Euro Weekly News - Costa Blanca South 16 - 22 March 2017 Issue 1654

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ISSUE NO. 1654

16 - 22 March 2017

COSTA BLANCA SOUTH

YOUR PAPER, YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPINION

Wet and wild

Alicante flooded but benefits for local crops

By Matt Ford THE Costa Blanca is facing another major clean-up operation after a 22-hour rainstorm left much of Alicante City underwater.

Around 149 litres of water per square metre fell between Sunday evening and Monday, the most since 1997, when a deadly downpour of 271 litres per square metre killed five people and injured 235.

Since December 2016, Alicante has been soaked by 340 litres of rainfall per square metre, 20 litres more than the yearly average and the most since the winter of 1988-1989.

Although the latest bout of extreme weather caused significant material damage in places, city mayor Gabriel Echavarri announced his satisfaction with the flood defence infrastructure

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installed after the 1997 tragedy.

Emergency services were called out more than 300 times, rescuing citizens from stricken vehicles on San Juan beach and the neighbourhoods of Albufereta, Santa Faz and Verdegas, but no-one was seriously harmed.

Much of the drama took place on Avenide de Denia, Alicante’s main thoroughfare, which became a raging torrent for several hours, trapping many vehicles, although there was widespread flooding across the city.

A number of schools were closed on Monday and Tuesday, while underground garages and lower-lying neighbourhoods were swamped by over a metre of water.

Elsewhere, heads of two of the area’s most important agricultural unions expressed their

delight at the wet winter following several years of drought-like conditions.

Eladio Aniorte, from the ASAJA union, referred to the rainfall as “a blessing” as he explained how growers will not need to irrigate for at least a month. The main beneficiary crops are citrus fruits plus vegetables such as artichokes, broccoli, beans and potatoes.

“The need for water is so great that anything falling from the sky is welcome,” said Aniorte. “It is a real wonder.”

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LOCAL NEWS

Battle royal NATIONAL POLICE investigators have arrested 15 people in the Murcian town of Totana due to apparent connections with the Latin Kings crime organisation.

The mafia-style gang was operat-

ing under a regulated hierarchical system with a well-defined chain of command and culture of obedience and discipline, while one of the arrestees is charged with murder of a rival gang member.

Rapid raiders

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Fighting traffic chaos in La Manga LA MANGA IN WINTER: But it is a different story during peak season.

A GANG thought to be operating in Alicante, Murcia and Almeria broke down the door of a Mazarron tobacconist using a large mallet before making off with ₏15,000 worth of cigarettes. Police were alerted by the establishment’s alarm and arrived as the thieves were making their escape in a high end BMW, but they were unable to keep up.

Pylon plunge A 30-METRE communications tower in Pilar de la Horadada was toppled by the fierce winds which buffeted the Vega Baja earlier in the week. Nobody was

injured during or after the incident, although thousands of residents in Alicante and Murcia were left without a television signal for a considerable period.

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Colombian sex ring smashed FIVE Colombian nationals have been detained and accused of drugging women before forcing them into prostitution. They allegedly targeted fellow Colombian women and offered them jobs in beauty salons in Spain but once in Alicante, they were secretly drugged and coerced to remain in a flat where they would have sex and sell cocaine to clients.

PLANNERS in La Manga del Mar have been urgently discussing ways of trying to combat the dreadful traffic jams that regularly occur in the summer months and cause significant problems for visitors and residents alike.

The last thing that they want to do is to disrupt the area by building additional lanes which would certainly

make matters worse in the short term and having studied models which are followed by cities in Spain which suffer from the same problems, they believe that a relatively painless and inexpensive option is available.

There are currently four lanes of road covering a two kilometre area on the RM-12 road in the municipality of Cartagena and following the example of Barcelona and

Some 7.5 million vehicles enter the area each year.

Madrid, the planners intend to make some of these lanes reversible so that at peak times one lane can change direction.

The actual installation is simple and only really requires the placing of traffic

lights above the entry to the chosen lanes and by a simple flick of a switch, two lanes going each way can quickly be changed to three going into the area and one going out or vice versa.

With some 7.5 million vehicles entering and leaving the area each year including a high percentage of heavy duty vehicles, all parties appear to agree that this plan is one worth pursuing.

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Attempted murder A MAN has been arrested for attempted murder in San Pedro del Pinatar.

The arrest came following a brawl in San Pedro that resulted in one of those involved being seriously injured.

A Guardia Civil officer arrived at the scene to find two men arguing. To their surprise, one of the aggressors then whipped out a knife and began stabbing the other in the head.

Forbidden fruit THE Guardia Civil in Torrevieja have arrested two men for stealing at least five tons of oranges.

The arrests came after officers detected that the illicit citrus were concealed in Orihuela scrubland.

Officers surprised the two Moroccan nationals as they were loading the contraband into two vans.

It is believed the oranges were stolen from an agricultural estate in Abanilla, Murcia.

A dark hour TWO workers were injured after falling several metres in two separate work-related accidents in Alicante and Santa Pola.

In the first, a 47-year-old worker plummeted several metres in a warehouse on a Santa Pola industrial estate and was rushed to the General University Hospital of Elche.

Less than an hour later a second man fell from some scaffolding in Calle Castaños, Alicante. The 52year-old was treated by paramedics before being taken to the Perpetuo Socorro hospital.

Fatal week on N-332 ONE person has died and another has been injured in a fatal frontal collision on the N-332, in the Santa Pola municipality.

One of the drivers, aged 58, died at the scene with the other driver suffering from slight injuries and was taken to hospital. There were no passengers in either car.

SPANISH FACTS OF LIFE...5 Father’s Day in Spain is celebrated on St Joseph’s Day, which this year falls on Sunday March 19. This Catholic feast day celebrates the life of Mary’s husband Joseph, whose role within the Holy Family is seen as the epitome of what a good husband and father should be.

Honouring dear old dad FATHER’S DAY (Dia del Padre) started in the United States in 1910, when Sonora Smart Dodd, a 27-year-old woman from Spokane Washington, proposed a male equivalent to Mother’s Day. After pushing for local support, she convinced the state governor to establish an official celebration on July 19, 1910.

Fifteen years later, President Calvin Coolidge turned the fledgling Father’s Day into a national event, before

• Father’s Day was until recently a national holiday in Spain.

• Although most countries celebrate Father’s Day in June, fathers are honoured on March 19 in Bolivia, Honduras, Italy, Equatorial Guinea, Lichtenstein, Andorra and Portugal as well as Spain.

• The word ‘padre’ is derived from the Latin ‘pater,’ itself originating from Ancient Greek.

• Since 2009, the number of Spanish fathers reporting wives for gender violence has increased 223 per cent,

The accident was the second to occur on the N-332 at Santa Pola this week, after a motorist was seriously injured in an accident near the old Rocas Blancas hotel, the fourth incident to occur in the notorious black spot in recent months.

A te e n ag er d ie d in D e c e mbe r 2016 as he ran over the road by the hotel to try and reach the skate park, while the DGT reports that there have been more than 25 major accid en ts at th is p oint on the N -332 since 2009.

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Leapy Lee FATHER’S DAY: Originated in the USA. Richard Nixon confirmed it as a federal holiday in 1972.

In Spain, the first Father’s Day took place in 1948 after Manuela Vicente Ferrero, a teacher and author in Madrid, was approached by disgruntled fathers jealous of the annual Mother’s Day celebrations.

The celebration featured a mass, gifts handmade from materials recovered from a nearby landfill by girls from Manuela’s school, and a children’s festival with poetry, dancing and theatre.

Papa particulars

SUPER DAD: Russian, Feodor Vassilyev, fathered 69 children.

according to the International Institute of Family Studies.

• There are currently more than 1.5 billion fathers worldwide.

• Feodor Vassilyev, a Russian peasant who died in 1782, had 69 children, the most ever officially recorded, after his wife gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets.

Hope for the vest COMPLAINTS have been made that female police officers are lacking bulletproof vests.

It was revealed last week that seven female Local Police officers of Elda were missing the vital equipment, even after the town hall invested €16,000 in 32 new vests. But the case only highlighted a wider problem as now it has

Polish pair picked up for fraud A POLISH couple has been arrested in San Fulgencio for alleged fraud of over €1.6 million.

The couple are believed to have been living in the area since 2006 and were wanted by the German authorities for an alleged Social Security fraud offence.

According to the authorities, the company owned a company in Germany in which they had hired workers of Polish nationality without insuring and without paying the relevant

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contributions to social security. As a result, German social insurance agencies suffered losses of €451,508.73. It is also claimed they defrauded German Social Security to the amount of €1,184,207.15, having been beneficiaries of unemployment benefits which were not theirs to claim.

Believing they were residing in the Vega Baja, they requested the collaboration and help of the Spanish authorities and they were arrested at their home.

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Health & Beauty 68

Social 72

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Services been revealed that female officers are lacking the vests across the province, including in Orihuela, El Campello and Denia, since those provided do not correctly fit the female shape.

It appears that town councils did not take into account gender differences when ordering new vests. In Benidorm they simply bought smaller sizes, but both male and female officers believe they should have one each for reasons of hygiene and often choose to buy their own.

In Elche, the policy of recent years has been to create an annual series of grants allowing agents to choose to purchase their own vest.

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Classifieds 88

Motors 92

Sport 94

Postscript to ponder

1.9 million

Small-to-medium-size businesses are estimated to have closed in Spain since the start of the economic crisis in 2008.

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Dramatic rescue for hikers

TWELVE hikers, including four minors, lost on the Peñalara peak in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park (Madrid) had to be rescued by a Guardia Civil air rescue team.

A helicopter had to make several flights through a narrow pass due to poor weather to rescue the hikers who were then driven from Valsain to Cotos where they had left their vehicles.

Something fishy!

TWO t o n n e s o f l i v e ee ls , €540,000 cash and several gold ingots were seized by Guardia Civil officers when they arrested eight people from Sevilla, Tarragona and Valencia , including two Chinese allegedly for obtaining illicit funds from Hong Kong to pay for the fish. The operation also saw nine additional arrests in Greece.

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Postcard from LEON

State visit

A FAMED stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail, Leon like many settlements in the north was founded during the reign of Julius Caesar by Octavian, who later became the Emperor Augustus.

The original simple encampment grew as retired Roman legionaries settled and by 910 it was the capital of the Kingdom of Leon. After being conquered it later became a kingdom again until the 19th century.

The present-day city with a 120,000 population contains spectacular classical buildings including the nation’s only true Gothic cathedral plus a private building - the Casa de los Botines - designed by architect Antoni Gaudi and said to be the inspiration for the famous Disney Castle.

Like many Spanish cities, Leon has an unusual procession.

Named the ‘Burial of Genarin,’ it is in memory of an alcoholic beggar believed to have been run over in 1929 by the first local motorised rubbish cart. Many nowadays treat the event as an excuse to get drunk.

With good air, rail and road links, Leon is popular for visits.

IT ALL ADDS UP €14.883 million €100,000 Was collected last year by the Tax Agency collected in its ongoing fight against fraud, showing a 5 per cent fall on the previous year’s record collection.

The fine imposed on Endesa by the Competition Commission for falsifying five electricity contracts following consumer complaints.

A C A RTEL t hought t o have shipped almost 400 kilos of cocaine into Europe using Las Palmas as a staging post for drug trafficking and money laundering led to 12 arrests when 10 properties were raided by Guardia Civil officers in the Canaries. Items seized included two speed boats, €500,000 in cash and documentary evidence.

FORCED to cancel state visits when there was no elected gove rnme nt, K ing Fel i pe and Queen Leticia are now rearranging official trips including one to the UK where they will meet the Queen and the king will address parliament.

Terror find A HIDEOUT possibly used by the ETA terrorist group in Irun, Basque Country, and containing seven drums of explosives has been discovered, although there is no evidence of recent activity according to the Home Office.

16,000 The number of refugees and asylum seekers who were provided with direct assistance by the Spanish Red Cross last year.

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Birthdays • Jimmy Nail, Singer/Actor, March 16, 63 English actor best known as playing the character ‘Oz’ in the British hit TV show Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. His acting career also included films such as Evita, alongside Madonna, and he co-wrote and feaured in his own TV show Spender. He also had a singing career with hits including Ain’t No Doubt and Crocodile Shoes.

• Alex Jones, TV Presenter, March 18, 40 The popular Welsh presenter is best known as the co-host of BBC’s The One Show.

She also presents Close Calls: On Camera, co-hosts Shop Well for Less? and in 2011 she came fifth in Strictly Come Dancing.

In January she gave birth to her first child, Edward Alun Burrell Thomson.

• Ursula Andress, Actress, March 19, 81 Born in Switzerland the actress starred in the first James Bond movie when she played the first Bond girl Honey Ryder in Dr No, which featured the famous scene of her walking out of the ocean wearing the iconic white bikini. She has starred in many films including Fun in Acapulco and 4 for Texas and has posed naked seven times for Playboy magazine.

• Steve McFadden, Actor, March 20, 58 English soap opera actor who has featured as Phil Mitchell in EastEnders since 1990.

In 2001 the role won him a British Soap Award for Villain of the Year. He has also appeared in The Bill, Minder and Bergerac as well as in the films Buster and Kevin and Perry Go Large.

• James Patterson, Writer, March 22, 70 American author of the fictional psychological thrillers and mysteries novels including the Women’s Murder Club and Alex Cross series. Some of his work, Kiss The Girls and Along Came A Spider, has been made into films which have featured actor Morgan Freeman who portrayed the psychologist Alex Cross.

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Tourists experience life as a fisherman FISHING tourism could soon b e h i t t i n g t h e coastline thanks to the appr o v a l o f t h e n e w Fisheries Law. This allows professional fleets of older or traditional crafts to carry out activities c o m p a t i b l e wi th having small groups of tourists on board.

The Fishermen’s Guilds of Alicante Province can develop their own fishingtourism projects making trips with small groups of tourists who want to know first-hand the experience of professional fishing, spending a day in the life of a fisherman and even help participate in bringing in the fish.

Leading the fight against climate change in Murcia THE Murcia region will lead the European project ‘Life Adaptate’ against climate change.

The project is about designing and developing a common methodology to develop sustainable energy and climate action plans. The initiative is led by the region, through the Institute of Development and represents a substantial leap in coordination between mayors working on climate and energy, as the results obtained in Murcia will be transferred to the rest of the European Union.

The Minister of Economic Development, Tourism and Employment, Juan Hernandez, commented on the importance of municipalities involved in reducing their environmental footprint: “The municipalities are responsible for 80 per cent of the emissions of gaseous pollutants into the atmosphere, which gives us an idea of the importance that all European municipalities have.”

CLIMATE CHANGE: An ephemeral lake on Murcian coast.

He added: “Along with other projects, the region stands as a European reference in the protection of the environment and in the design and implementation of energy efficiency measures.”

The ‘Life Adaptate’ project

has a total budget of €3,240,571, of which almost €1.8 million is destined for the region. Portugal and Latvia are also working on projects, all aiming to be pioneers in developing and putting in place more sustainable practices.

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THEY work tirelessly for the safety of Torrevieja’s neighbours, barely receiving anything in return, but at the weekend the tables changed as the Civil Protection team was supported by residents.

People flocked to the Paseo Juan Aparicio in Torrevieja for the annual ‘Jornada Solidaria’ NGO Fair and they came armed with bags full of clothes and footwear, following an appeal by the organisers.

These items collected will now be used for the purchase of Civil Protection equipment. The company Eco Vega Baja, was in

Photo by Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja

Volunteers to be better equipped

CIVIL PROTECTION: Work tirelessly for nothing in return. charge of the collection of used clothing and counted around a ton of articles: “This is the first time we have done something like this and we did not expect to collect so much,” said Eco

Vega Baja manager Ricardo Gimenez.

The items collected will be converted into cash and used to help better equip the 42 Civil Protection volunteers with the necessary materials such as clothing, helmets and divers’ suits, to help them carry out their work.

“They do a great job and it is time that they are recognised as they deserve and this day has served to make their work visible,” said Torrevieja’s councillor for Safety Javier Manzanares.

A total of 14 non-profit associations participated in the NGO Fair.

Official cars go under the hammer THE former car of Francisco Camps has been sold in a public auction. The Audi A8 was bought by the Generalitat in 2005 for use as the President’s official vehicle and was later used by Alberto Fabra but was stopped being used in June 2014.

The car has covered a total of 554,000km and its initial cost for the coffers of the Generalitat was €85,400. It was bought by a private individual at the auction for €5,000.

It was one of five cars sold off by the Generalitat at auction, used by previous executives of the PP. They reached a total of €13,650.

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OUR VIEW

The weaker sex ONE thing that has been reinforced by International Wom en’s Day i s t he dept h of f eel i ng i n Spai n about domestic violence and its dreadful consequences.

Women across the country (in most cases supported by men) stood up and called for a sea change in the attitude towards them which has steadily been getting better over the past 30 plus years.

Unfortunately, there are still too many cases of violence and murder throughout Spain, caused in part perhaps by the inherited machismo of some Spanish men but as the older generations pass away, so it is to be hoped that the young of today will take note of those who want to see equality.

There is absolutely no reason why women who undertake the same job as a man should be paid a single cent less than the male and there are very view jobs nowadays that can’t be undertaken by a woman and done just as well as their male counterpart.

The ridiculous comments by a ludicrous Polish MEP that as women are less intelligent and smaller t han m en t hat t hey shoul dn’t be pai d t he sam e amount was soon shot down by a feisty female Spanish MEP who was doing a great job for those who had elected her.

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CAT FANS: Councillor Morate (front centre) with some of the volunteers and their feline friends.

Volunteers create municipal cattery A NEW cattery has opened in Torrevieja. The municipal shelter has been opened to accommodate cats who are waiting for a foster family or adoption and has been made possible thanks mainly to the work of volunteers, explained councillor for Animal Protection, Carmen Morate.

The councillor said it has taken around a year to do it, renovating an old Red Cross build-

ing that was moved to the site.

Thanks to material donated by AKI and the hard work of volunteers, it means the cats now have their very own bright and airy space with both indoor and outdoor areas, which is a vast improvement on the cages they were being kept in previously.

President of the Animal Association, Lourdes Martinez, explained that she has tried to collaborate with various pro-

jects over the years to improve the living conditions of animals in the shelter, but was never allowed to do so until Carmen Morate became councillor for Animals. With permission granted, she set up a group of volunteers “of which I am super proud of and without whom this could not have been done.�

The cattery currently has 11 cats, all castrated and vaccinated, waiting for a new home.

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30 years of transporting passengers by TRAM Photo by Shutterstock

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ALICANTE TRAM: In 1987 it had just one line.

RAILWAYS of the Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) have welcomed on board 100 million passengers on the TRAM of Alicante.

The landmark figure has come in the year the public company celebrates its 30 years of service since its launch in 1987. Its first commercial trip took place on January 1, 1987 and since then it has gone from transporting 1.1 million a year to the 10.4 million travellers it closed with last year.

In 1987 it had just one line with 35 stations and stops. Currently, the FGV operates five lines (four tram lines and the AlicanteBenidorm-Dénia train), with 69 stations and stops. It is now also in the process of moder ni si ng i t s l i ne wi t h Beni dor m and i s preparing to complete the modernisation works throughout 2018 of the old ‘trenet’ line which will give greater comfort, speed and reduction of breakdowns and delays.

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NEW LOOK: Hotel Dos Playas will reopen on April 7.

Brand new look for beach front hotel MAZARRON’S new hotel will bring 550 beds to the area when the Dos Playas hotel is scheduled to open on April 7, ready for the Easter period.

This was confirmed by the Director General of Tourism, Manuel Fernandez, and Mayor María de los Angeles Roman, who recently visited the facilities which has undergone renovation work costing around €10 million. The hotel was originally built

in 1965 in front of the La Ermita beach, but its upgrades mean it will reopen as a four star hotel and will “revitalise Mazarron, which needs to expand hotel spaces to generate wealth,” said Mayor Roman.

The refurbished hotel is being advertised as a family-friendly establishment with children’s and adult’s swimming pools, entertainment and leisure facilities, gym, sauna and spa.

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Disability card for bus journeys FROM April 1, those wanting to board a bus in Alicante with a mobility scooter must present a PMR identity for persons with reduced mobility.

The Department of Mobility from the City of Alicante said the move will be introduced next month across all municipal bus services and will affect all those wanting to take both a manual

wheelchair and electric wheelchair or scooter on board.

The accreditation card can be obtained from the Masatusa office in Calle Diaz Moreu, 6, open Monday to Friday from 9am-7pm and Saturdays from 10am-1pm or by calling 965 140 936. They can also be obtained from the Central Bus Station of Alicante from customer services.

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MAZARRON’S beaches will be ready for the Easter tourists before the end of the month.

T h e b e a c h e s t h a t s u ffere d dam a g e s d u r i n g t h e rain a n d snow storms of December and January will be repaired, confirmed government delegate, Antonio Sanchez-Solis, on a visit to the municipality.

He explained that €210,000 has been earmarked for recovery work on the local beaches, an amount that is part of the 2017 Coastal Plan, endowed with a total of €4.7 million.

In the case of Mazarron, work will be carried out on 8km of bea c h e s, i n wh i c h mo re th a n 8,000 cubic metres of sand will be replaced.

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been allocated to repair damages on the beaches of the municipalities of Aguilas, Lorca, Mazarron, Cartagena and, already in the Mar Menor,” said Sanchez-Solis.

During his visit he also participated in a meeting with the local Secur i t y Counci l whi ch addressed the need to strengthen coordination between the Local Police and the Guardia Civil. He acknowledged that there was an increase in crime in the area last summer, although he indicated that those figures were falling considerably thanks to the reinforcement of security through Reser ve and Secur i t y ( GRS) groups. In January and February crime rates were lower than the same two months in 2016.

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How are your savings protected?

When you have worked hard to build up your savings, it is important to understand what level of protection you will receive in the event the financial institution is unable to repay your money.

For peace of mind, establish what investor protection you have with your banks and how it works. The same applies for capital you have in other financial institutions like investment firms, insurance companies, etc. in the event of institutional failure.

Spain banks Under an EU directive, each EU country provides a bank deposit guarantee of €100,000. In the event a bank fails, your national deposit guarantee scheme will refund your savings, up to the limit of €100,000.

Savings above this could be lost.

Deposits are covered per depositor, so couples with joint accounts have €200,000 protected.

The guarantee is per banking group, not per bank account or even per

By Gerald Turner, Partner, Blevins Franks bank – some banks with different names form part of the same banking group, so be careful.

UK banks In the UK, accounts in regulated banks are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The amount protected should be the same as offered in the EU and is currently £85,000.

As in Europe, protection is per depositor and per banking institution. Halifax and Bank of

Scotland, for example, are part of the same institution.

The length of time each claim takes to process depends on a number of factors, but the FSCS will aim to pay compensation within seven days. More complex claims will be paid within 20 days.

The FSCS now provides a £1 million protection limit for temporary high balances.

UK offshore centres Banks in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man are not covered by the UK scheme, even if they are divisions of UK banks. You would need to rely on their local guarantee schemes, which offer lower levels of protection.

The Isle of Man provides compensation of up to £50,000 for covered banks. If a bank fails a fund will be created to pay depositors, with a maximum fund of £200 million.

There is no guarantee when you will receive your compensation.

The limit in Jersey and Guernsey is also £50,000, capped at £100 million in any five year period. An interim payment of up to £5,000 will be made within seven days and the balance within three months.

Protecting yourself Many savers with larger cash deposits have spread them out over more than one bank.

Others have opted to move capital into arrangements which provide a higher level of investor protection than banks can offer. For example, if you have an investment bond issued by a Luxembourg regulated insurance company, your investment assets are protected should the insurance company fail.

Luxembourg provides very robust protection for life assurance policy holders.

There is the legal requirement that all clients’ assets must be held by an independent custodian bank approved by the state regulator. The bank is required to ring-fence clients’ securities so that

they are off its balance sheet. 100% of the policy holder’s securities are protected (excluding cash deposits, but cash held in monetary funds are treated as securities and so protected.)

In any case, you should always ensure you have adequate diversification across different investment assets. This reduces risk and increases the potential for improved returns.

Your savings and investment decisions should be based around your personal objectives, circumstances, time horizon and risk profile. Take expert tailored advice on asset protection and suitable asset allocation for you.

All information contained in this article is based on our understanding of legislation and practice, in the UK and overseas at the time of writing; this may change in the future.

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com

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Increases in gender violence

Five treated FIVE people were treated for the inhalation of carbon monoxide whilst working in a garage in Los Alcazares. They were cleaning the garage which had a vehicle inside with the engine running releasing carbon monoxide.

New app AN app has been created for the Caravaca de la Cruz pilgrimage to mark the Jubilee year of the camino. Tourists can find out all they need to know about activities, promotions and the pilgrimage from www.caminodela cruz.es and the ‘descubre tu camino’ app.

Store opens AFTER a two week renovation, Carrefour has opened its new hypermarket in Calle Lerida in Santa Pola with a staff of 66 people.

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STERILISATION PROGRAMME: Is necessary to prevent colonies multiplying in great numbers.

Cats alive and well on the island of Tabarca “A FALSE claim.” That is what Alicante’s councillor for Animal Protection said about reports of numerous dead cats on Tabarca Island.

Marisol Moreno defended the sterilisation programme of cats on the island and denied the practice was responsible for the death of cats. There were claims a dozen cats had died but the councillor said: “We sterilised 105 cats, and the information the Local Police have is that they saw just two dead cats.”

Moreno added that she believes it is “a false accusation because not even the neighbourhood association is aware of those deaths.” Marisol Moreno claimed to “know who the whistleblower is” and believes that he should face the

consequences for making “a false denunciation.”

Councillor Moreno reminded that there is a “problem” with cats on the island and sterilisation was necessary to prevent colonies multiplying in great numbers. The winter sterilisation campaign was carried out with four veterinarians who brought them to Alicante before returning them to Tabarca.

All felines were also dewormed and said a new sterilisation campaign will be carried out.

Moreno also warned of the existence of “many complaints” against shelters and animal associations of Alicante that “work very well” and called against such “persecution.”

THERE were 11.7 per cent more allegations of sexist violence in the Valencia Region last year compared to 2015.

The courts of the Valencian Community received a total of 19,431 complaints of sexist violence last year, compared to 17,394 complaints received for the same reason in 2015, according to the Observatory against Domestic Violence of the General Council of the Judicial Power.

As for the rate of women victims of gender violence per 10,000 inhabitants, the Valencia Region was in the fourth position, with a rate of 71.87 victims per 10,000 inhabitants. This was above the national average of 56.7, with the region behind the Balearic Islands, the Canaries and Murcia.

Murcia Region’s unenviable third position was a result of more than 6,300 cases being reported last year, a rate of 80.88 victims per 10,000 inhabitants. This number is 25 per cent more than the number of cases reported in 2015. One of the few positive aspects was that almost 70 per cent of complaints of gender violence, were presented by the victim, either directly or through a police report, showing that women were becoming stronger and braver in standing up to their abuser, leading to more convictions and the issuing of restraining orders.

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Less money for uni scholarships THERE are now more applicants, but less money for university scholarships. The central government has admitted that it has cut €6.1 million from university scholarships in the two public universities in the province of Alicante during the last five years.

During the academic year 2011/2012, the government allocated €38.4 million to help students to pay fees and other expenses, but in the academic year 2015/ 2016, that amount was reduced to €32.3 million.

The figures were requested in congress by the Podemos party after figures were released showing that the Valencia region had some of the highest university fees in the country.

After questioning the amount of aid given, a reply

has now been received from Madrid, stating the grant values.

The documentation shows that the Ministry of Education started making the cuts in 2011, when Rajoy acceded to the presidency of the government. That year, the Ministry of Education received 12,571 requests for aid from University of Alicante (UA) students, with €26.9 million being allocated for them.

In the 2015/2016 course, the number of applications rose to 13,544, but the government reduced grants and paid €22.9 million in scholarships.

The University Miguel Hernandez (UMH) is in a similar situation with the number of applications rising, but money available was reduced.

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FUTURE residents from across Spain have attended an open day at Elche’s General Hospital to learn more about the university hospital, its facilities and specialities on offer to student doctors.

Head on crash THE two drivers of two vehicles involved in a head on collision on the Ronda Sur of Elda, have been taken to hospital.

Traffic diversions were in place following the accident.

BEFORE & AFTER: Improvement work has been carried out in the Orihuela neighbourhood of Las Angustias.

REDEVELOPMENT work has been carried out in the Orihuela neighbourhood of Las Angustias.

The work has included new pavements, hydrants and public lighting in the residential area with the project co-fi-

nanced by the Diputacion de Alicante (45 per cent ) and the City Council of Orihuela (55 per cent), for a total amount of €300,439.

Councillor for Infrastructure, Juan Ignacio Lopez-Bas, said: “The result has been

very good because it has been improved considerably the image and points of accessibility for residents.”

The town hall has been committed to improving the streets and neighbourhoods of Orihuela for residents.

Suicide rescue AN off-duty National Police officer helped prevent a young woman from committing suicide in Murcia as he spotted her climbing on to the railing of a bridge, about to jump. She is now being cared for in hospital.

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CRUISE TOURS: Alicante is growing as a leading destination and home port for cruises.

Cruisers have more options in Alicante CRUISERS arriving in Alicante will be offered a host of excursions and tours.

Alicante Cruise and Tourism, an association created to manage the tourism services for cruises arriving in the port, has confirmed numerous excursions that are on offer to cruise lines, including tours of the Old Town and traditional trade areas, as well as water sports on Postiguet beach and visits to the Lonja del Pescado fish market which has just re-

opened after 12 years of inactivity.

These activities are this week being announced at a cruise fair in Miami, USA, where they will be presented to cruise companies.

Director of Operations of the cruise terminal, Francesco Balbi, said “It’s a great opportunity, since we already have shipping companies that want to hire our services” adding that Intercruises, the world leader in cruise services, has

shown interest in three proposed excursions within the city of Alicante.

Balbi said that creating tours both entices more cruises to arrive in Alicante and boosts local tourism and the economy.

He said Alicante “has gone from being a port of call to being a home port, which has meant a considerable increase in tourist visits. The important thing is that we are preparing things to see that Alicante is moving as a cruise port.”

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Cooking workshop wins tech award THE Association of Cerebral Palsy of Alicante (APCA) has launched a project to adapt small kitchen appliances to make them easier for people with cerebral palsy to use.

The association received a grant of €2,000 which they used to adapt appliances such as a waffle machine, mixer and electric fruit peeler.

Veronica Rondan, speech

therapist and leader in APCA support technologies, said with the adapted equipment, it has meant that 45 users of the day centre have been able to get in the kitchen and enjoy baking and cooking.

A total of 11 video conferences have now been made with four other entities in Huesca, Cáceres, Gijón and Navarra, sharing cooking

recipes with adapted utensils, to get more people with cerebral palsy actively cooking in the kitchen which promotes their cognitive development, personal development and self esteem.

The initiative has earned the Association of Cerebral Palsy of Alicante a prize in the sixth national competition for technology projects.

Entrepreneurial grants REDOVAN has announced grants available for entrepreneurs.

Councillor for Employment and Development, Maite Martínez, announced two actions that have been launched for this year; the traditional aid to entrepreneurs granted to favour employment generation, and a new training grant for young graduates who are unemployed.

The councillor explained that information on how to apply for the grants is available across

social networks of the council and on the municipal website. The entrepreneurs’ grant invites all those who have recently started their business in Redovan to apply with grants of up to €500 available.

Regarding the scholarship for young graduates who are unemployed, candidates must be residents of Redovan, born after January 1, 1987, and have the academic qualification (bachelor, diploma or degree) in the area of social and legal sciences.

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Boost for the winter

AIRPORT GROWTH: More passengers are using Alicante-Elche airport.

ALICANTE-ELCHE airport registered in February 687,107 passengers, a growth of 12.6 per cent compared to the same month last year, which also had an extra day for the leap year.

It marks a continued positive start to the year at the airport, which, during the first two months of 2017, has accounted for 1.4 million

passengers on 10,769 flights, an increase of 14 per cent and 18.2 per cent respectively in relation to the same months of 2016.

The count r i es wi t h t he most demand for travellers during February were the UK, with 249,149 passenger s; f ol l owed by Spai n, with 89,659 passengers and Holland, with 52,238 pas-

sengers.

In terms of operations, the airport managed a total of 5,245 flights in February; 1,952 of these were connections to the UK. In the cargo section, the airport registered in February around 535 tons of goods, which represents an increase of 13.2 per cent compared to February 2016.

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Second Scottish Referendum could now be on the cards BREXIT PAGE

By John Smith PRIOR to the UK Parliament meeting to consider the Lords amendments to the proposed Article 50 White Paper, the general consensus of opinion (which proved correct) was that the Commons would reject the two amendments and then the Lords would capitulate.

Anticipation of this, and therefore the imminent triggering of Article 50, prompted Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to confirm that she intends to request a second Independence Referendum for Scotland within a week.

It would follow that the Scottish Parliament would approve such a re-

LEADING LADIES: Theresa May and Nicola Sturgeon. quest as the Greens have already indicated that they would support the SNP over such a request which then means that Scotland would send what is known as a Section 30 order to Westminster.

In such a scenario, it may be politi-

cally difficult for the Conservative government to reject the request but a huge amount will rest on the timing of such a referendum with the SNP wanting it to take place prior to Brexit and the British government more likely to argue it could only reasonably

take place after the UK leaves the EU. Leader Sturgeon believes that she and her advisors have found a way for an Independent Scotland to remain within the single market whilst Prime Minister May could well argue that she has enough to do to negotiate a workable agreement without the additional problem of Scotland getting in the way.

It doesn’t appear that the Scots expect to achieve immediate membership of the EU, but would effectively continue to enjoy a number of the economic benefits if it could remain in the single market.

In the event that Scotland does get its right to a second referendum based on the fact that such a large percentage of voters wanted to remain part of the Union, there could well be further protests from those who didn’t wish to leave or have changed their mind, plus politicians in Northern Ireland could well call for union with the Republic.

The next week may be very interesting for all concerned.

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Approval of Article 50 TO steal from TS Eliot, the peers Brexit revolt ended “not with a bang but with a whimper” and those expecting some drama before the inevitable agreement to the passing of the Article 50 White Paper were left disappointed.

Earlier on Monday March 13, the House of Commons had rejected the amendments sent back from the Lords with very few objections from tory backbenchers and ‘ping ponged’ it back to the Lords who, after a little deliberation (perhaps including some on their own future), decided to pass it without the amendments.

This means that the bill will receive Royal Ascent very shortly and the government has indicated that it will stick to the original timetable of triggering Article 50 at the end of this month.

Those UK passport holders living in Spain and other European Union countries will now hope to obtain positive information concerning their future once negotiations commence rather than current unsubstantiated promises of protection.

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School transport jobs are under threat THE jobs of 300 workers in the school transport sector are under threat in Alicante Province, as the contract comes up for tender.

Workers have written a formal complaint to the Ombudsman ahead of the next tender of bus routes. The Federation of Services for Mobility and Consumption, (FeSMC - UGT) said after many months pending the award of school transport by

Begging thief arrested A WOMAN has been arrested in Rojales accused of committing numerous robberies using the socalled ‘hug method.’

This involves approaching the victim, begging for money or asking for directions and upon receiving it, embracing the person to thank them.

This contact is then used to steal personal belongings such as wallets from their pockets, or jewellery, watches or bags.

The woman arrested was of Romanian nationality and was in the company of two others who had numerous criminal records for various offences. The arrest was made in the commercial centre of Urbanisation Doña Pepa II when the woman appeared ready to target another victim.

the Ministry of Education, workers “still do not know what their future will be.”

Spokesman Francisco Vilaplana said: “It is a long time coming with uncertainty and concern, and, above all, if they will have a future in the companies they have been linked to for so long and do not want to leave.” He added: “The Ministry of Education must define once and for all which compa-

Truancy halves in a decade ABSENTEEISM in schools and institutes across Cartagena has halved in the last decade.

The municipal report on school absenteeism has highlighted the progress that schools and social services are making as the latest figures show the fall in the number of pupils who are unjustifiably absent has dropped more than half in the last decade.

In the 2007-2008 school year, the rate of pupils who were absent from school on a regular basis was 3.28 per cent of the school’s population, compared to the last school year when the figure fell to 1.23 per cent.

The greatest number of absentees occurs in the neighbourhood of Ensanche. Most of those who skip classes are often from high school and it is most common to see students outside of schools aged between 14 and 16, which, according to experts, is a complicated age and one which is difficult to keep control of them.

The authorities have numerous plans in place to help tackle truancy, working with health centres, social services, Local Police and the agency for local development, to help children, encouraging them to stay in school and renew their interest in education.

nies will be awarded for the different school transportation.”

Some of the companies concerned have submitted appeals about the tender process saying they observed irregularities in the process, adding that the “survival of small and mediumsized enterprises is at stake.”

In Alicante Province there are 12 lots and 390 routes being affected which are still awaiting decisions.

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10 YEARS: Councillors celebrate 10th anniversary of the Water Palace.

Easier way to get sporty RESIDENTS can now request and reserve the use of Orihuela’s sports facilities online.

Councillor for Sports, Damaso Aparicio, presented the new digital platform that allows for the reservation and payment of the facilities, along with the councillor of Hacienda, Rafael Almagro, and the councillor for Modernisation, Miguel Angel Fernandez.

Aparicio said the move was about “expanding the services offered to citizens” after admitting having to pay for the sports facilities in person “made it especially difficult to reserve the use of sports facilities in the districts.”

Reservations can now be made via www.ori huela.es/educacion-cultura-deportes-y-festivi dades/concejalia-deportes/reservas-y-alquil eres/ The announcement came as the councillor for Sports also announced that the Water Palace was celebrating its 10th anniversary this week.

To celebrate, today and tomorrow (Thursday March 16 and Friday March 17) the Water Palace will offer free inflatables in children’s swimming, as well as other activities. Whilst they are aimed at adults and children, the invitation will also be opened up to schools.

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THE Spanish State Visit will celebrate close ties between our two countries and our two peoples, says British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, who has welcomed the announcement of a State Visit to the United Kingdom from June 6 to 8.

“In this Sapphire Jubilee celebration year for Her Majesty the Queen, I am delighted that Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have accepted her invitation to visit the UK” said Mr Manley.

“This State Visit will celebrate not only the long and deep royal and historic ties between our two countries, but also our strong relationship as partners bilaterally, within Europe and on the global stage. We enjoy close connections in terms of culture, commerce, education, science and innovation. This is an opportunity to celebrate and deepen those links.”

The Ambassador was speaking from Santander, where he is touring the north of Spain to promote education, tourism and investment in the UK. Today, the United Kingdom and Spain are close partners in NATO and the United Nations, among numerous international organisations.

We also continue to cooperate in the European Union, and once we leave the EU we want to strengthen our strong and constructive bilateral

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Spanish State Visit to the UK

AMBASSADOR SIMON MANLEY: Is delighted about the State Visit. relationship with Spain.

The two countries are also major partners in trade, with £40 billion (€45.6 billion) of trade in 2015, including British goods and services worth almost £15 billion (€17.1 billion) exported to Spain, and imports from Spain to the UK worth £25 billion (€28.5 billion).

Nearly 300,000 Britons are registered as resi-

dents in Spain and 18 million visitors came from the UK last year, whilst more than 132,000 Spaniards are resident in the UK and two million visited in 2015.

On top of that, we share close educational connections, with nearly 11,000 Spanish students studying at UK universities and 50,000 students attending British schools in Spain.

This is the first State Visit by King Felipe and Queen Letizia to the UK and they will stay at Buckingham Palace. The programme will be announced in due course.

The last State Visit was when King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia visited in 1986. HM Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh returned with a State Visit to Spain in 1988.

Since then the Spanish and British royal families have paid a number of formal visits to each other’s countries. In 2002, King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia attended the annual Order of the Garter Ceremony at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, including a dinner at Windsor Castle given by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.

In 2011, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall paid a three-day official visit to Spain that was hosted by Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia. A few weeks later Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia attended the wedding in London of Prince William to Catherine Middleton.

The British and Spanish Royal Families are directly related through the marriage of Alfonso XIII of Spain to Princess Victoria Eugenia, known as Ena, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, in 1906. Victoria Eugenia is the great-grandmother of King Felipe.

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Humanists of Murcia THE Humanists of Murcia quarterly discussion group met at its usual venue, bar restaurant El Puente in La Majada.

The discussion was kicked off by John and Rhian on the subject of ‘Toleration.’ It was not long into the discussion that members realised this had to be a conversation on tolerance and intolerance, as most people are striving to be tolerant of certain things in the world, but were also intolerant of certain bad behaviour and injustices, thus a lively discussion ensued.

How do (we) tolerant people tolerate intolerant people?

Rhian explained that as Hu-

MICRO BREWERY: The group heard all about the beer. manists, members are not prescriptive and allow freedom for individual decision and do not have rules decided by preju-

dices. She explained the historical different views on toleration within the Christian churches, showing geographical and leadership differences eg as between Luther’s Germany and the southern Catholic countries of Europe.

Galileo had to recant his scientific views on the idea of the Earth going around the Sun, for fear of his life. Should reasonableness and unreasonableness be considered the same as tolerance and intolerance? Where does this leave judicial decisions? Do fixed minds always

lead to intolerance? How far should we tolerate injustices?

Many other ideas were discussed and the conversation was interesting and at times humorous. As happens in these discussions many topical ideas were raised and members attempt to ‘put the world right.’

The next meeting will be on Saturday, June 3. Anyone is free to join and all ideas are welcome. If you are interested contact the group via humanists.bolnuevo.com.

In addition, the Darwinian Gardeners recently visited the Bizantina Micro Brewery where the group heard all about the brewery, including the interesting fact that Guinness was discovered by accident when the barley was burnt - the result was Guinness. Participants also learnt that the barley is imported, mostly from Germany and the hops come from the UK. Afterwards everyone was taken to see the production line.

There are just two people employed there who brew the beer and then bottle it by hand.

Orihuela Association raises funds ORIHUELA COSTA COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION proudly presents a fashion show at Alfonso’s Restaurant Playa Flamenca (opposite Mercadona) in aid of their campaign to open a drop-in centre for residents of Orihuela Costa.

The association is raising funds for a drop-in centre which they hope residents will be able to use to enjoy creative activities, therapy and obtain information regarding social welfare support plus join the group to call people living alone to check everything is all right.

The group meets every Tuesday at Alfonso’s Restaurant by the town hall to enjoy an afternoon of games. Should anyone wish to join in and have fun in the sun please feel free to go along between 2pm and 5pm.

For more information contact Penny on 966 760 814.

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Going, going, gone…

A FUNDRAISING auction is being held by HELP Murcia Mar Menor on Tuesday March 28 at La Zona Bar. Items for the auction should b e t a k e n t o th e res taura n t b e t we e n 11 a m and 1p m o n t h e d a y to b e booked i n wi t h v i e w in g availab l e f o r t h e g e n era l public f r o m 2 . 3 0 p m . T h e auction will start at 3.30pm.

The cost to auction items is €4 or €10 for three items with all auction fees going straight to HELP Murcia Mar Menor.

The money raised from the sale of your item(s) goes home with you. Please note there will be a 10 per cent surcharge on items sold for €20 or more.

For more information please call 637 920 882 or 968 570 059.

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Your Paso needs you!

MEMBERS at the March meeting of ADAPT were treated to an informative and entertaining talk by Bob Hill, on the history of the Cofradia, and of the great pride of being involved as a member of the International Costaleros.

It was explained that a Costalero is a person who assists in carrying a float, or better known as a Paso, around the streets, in Bob’s case, of Torrevieja, during the time of Semana Santa. Each Paso depicts a different scene from the Easter story. In Cartagena, there are Cofradias dating back into the mid-17th and 18th centuries.

Bob explained that the Corfradia, to which the International Costaleros belong to, is known as The Cofradia of our Lord Jesus Praying in the Garden of Olives, and yes, it is heavy, and true, 100 Costaleros are needed each year to carry it along the route.

It was in 2003, the then Director for Foreigners, Graham Knight, was asked by the councillor for Culture at the time,

THE COFRADIA: Costaleros are needed each year to carry the Paso along the route.

Eduardo Dolon, to find 100 men, willing to carry the Paso, during Semana Santa in 2004.

Graham, always up for a challenge, not only found 100, good men and true, but also ladies, who would appear in the processions as the hooded Nazerinas or Penitentes. At the time, this International band of Costaleros was unique in Spain.

Your Paso needs you! Each year, a few people will leave, so new members are always required. Learning how to negotiate a 1,500 kilo mass, around tight corners, is great fun. New Costaleros will be made most welcome, and be prepared for an amazing experience, with crowds that will applaud you every step of the way.

Come and be part of this extraordinary event. Contact David McLachlan at davidmac spain@yahoo.co.uk.

ADAPT meetings take place in the Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan at 10.30am on the first Saturday of the month. New members are welcome. Visit www.adaptsanpedro.com for further details.

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Spring craft fair THE Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF) will be holding its annual Spring Craft Fair at TCF, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas, 68 in Torrevieja on Saturday April 1 between 1pm and 3.30pm.

A range of beautiful handcrafted items including cards, jewellery, knitted items, cushions, etc will be available as well as home-baked cakes and scones, bric-abrac and nearly new clothing. Admission is free and there will be refreshments on sale.

Doors will open at 1pm prompt so get along and see the wonderful array of items available and feel free to bring your family and friends too.

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Age Concern Costa Calida THERE is a range of upcoming events being organised

by Age Concern Costa Calida.

On Tuesday April 4 there will be a coach trip for clients to Aguilas although guests are also welcome to attend.

The cost for the trip is €10.

Wednesday April 5 is the volunteers’ meeting at the Cultural Centre in Camposol from 12pm which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Also on this date will be the Talking Shop.

Menu del Dia at Boccapizza in Puerto De Mazarron will be held on Wednesday April 27 and finally on Friday April 29 there will be a table top sale on Camposol B. Age Concern will be at the Social Centre, Camposol B on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 1pm for ticket purchases or alternatively call 634 344 589 (10am to 4pm Monday to Friday).

For information about events please call 634 336 484 (10am to 4pm Monday

to Friday) or for equipment loan call 634 306 927 (10am to 4pm Monday to Friday).

The charity is looking for volunteers (male or female) to help with its admin. It involves the use of a computer, answering the phone and keeping records. No previous office experience is necessary but a basic knowledge of home computers would be an advantage. If you can help the charity out with this or for more information please call 634 344 589.

Orihuela Orphanage fun day ON April 1, April Fool’s Day, you’d be a fool to miss out on a great fundraising event being held from 2pm until 10pm at Rocky’s Arena Bar in aid of Orihuela Orphanage.

There will be some wonderful entertainment such as an Elvis tribute by Danny Elvis Fisher, a Garth Brooks tribute by Patrick Larkin, music from 60’s to modern day by Melissa Fanning as well as Steve the entertainer, JJ Frances, Melissa Jade and many more. A buffet meal will also be available so please go along and support the event.

The organisers are appealing to everyone

for sponsorship and/or donations for the event. Are you a local restaurant who could offer a free evening meal? Does anyone have a business that could offer a free service, one of your products or a gift voucher that could be auctioned off to the highest bidder, be a raffle prize or could even be handed over to the orphanage for their use?

For more information about the event or if you are able to offer sponsorship or a donation please get in touch with Paul Perks on 658 021 212 or Heidi Haines on 602 509 315.

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Posh nosh event AFTER the success of ‘Mingle Bells,’ Reach Out charity, in conjunction with faithful Marina Bar are inviting people to participate in ‘Posh Nosh.’

This afternoon event will be held on Saturday March 25 at 2.30pm at the Marina Bar, Calle de las Rosas in Torrevieja.

The title is a contradiction in terms as the ‘nosh’

included will be good old bangers and mash. The ‘posh’ element is for people to dress in their glitziest clothes (evening dresses, etc). Prizes will be awarded to the blingiest woman and man.

It will be a fun afternoon with games including a q u i z , r a ff l e , t o m b o l a a n d bingo with music to dance to provided by talented The

Covers Bros. It is sure to be an unmissable afternoon but places are limited so booking is essential.

The cost of the event is €12 which includes a twocourse meal and welcome drink. A non-refundable deposit of €5 is required to reserve your place and bookings can be made by calling 966 707 820 or from the Marina Bar.

The Quirky Medium THE charity, Pets in Spain, will be holding an evening of mediumship with world renowned medium Alison Wynne-Ryder, who starred in the successful TV series Rescue Mediums and is the best selling author of The Quirky Medium.

Pets in Spain are excited to be working with Alison and the evening should be an interesting event. It will take place on Wednesday March 29 from 6.30pm at The Lounge Bar on Urbanisation La Marina. Tickets are available from the Pets in Spain charity shop based on Urbanisation

La Marina, The Lounge Bar or online at www.jumblebee.co.uk/petsinspain.

The charity is committed to the rescue and rehoming of abandoned and displaced animals and also runs a very successful feral cat sterilisation programme in the La Marina area.

For more information about the Pets In Spain registered charity and its many different animal rescue and welfare projects please call 645 469 253, email info@petsinspain.com or visit www.petsinspain.com.

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CRESCENDO CHOIR: Raising money for a Ugandan charity.

Thanking you for the music

MUSIC lovers were out in full force to support Crescendo International Choir for its concert at Torrevieja Christian Fellowship Hall when it sang to raise money for the Ugandan charity Music to Save Lives.

The concert was arranged by choir member Mary Priddle when she learned about this charity which is run by Elisabeth Michot, helping children in an orphanage to learn social skills and self respect through song and dance.

After a medley of ‘swing’ songs by the choir, Elisabeth gave a short presentation with colour slides showing many before and after pictures of the children. Several have now gained university degrees and others have jobs in the medical profession and law. This is a country where money can be made to stretch a long way, so every cent of the €1,150 raised from tickets, buckets and the raffle will be put to good use.

There was another selection of popular songs

from the choir, some in Spanish, ending with Thank You for the Music by Abba, then the African marching song Siyahamba. Mary Mitchell, the choir’s president then gave Elisabeth a ceramic plate with Crescendo on it to take back to Uganda.

Pastor Roy from TCF is retiring soon so Cresendo’s musical director Irene also gave him a plate to remind him of the many concerts held in the venue. Pastor Roy thanked everyone then handed the €150 hiring fee for the concert to Elisabeth for her charity.

The afternoon was rounded off by the choir singing Blessing of Aaron. CDs of the children singing and small items made at the orphanage were on sale in the foyer afterwards. These raised a further €200, bringing the grand total to €1,500. The choir is looking forward to hearing more about these talented youngsters so don’t forget to check out the website www.crescendo-choir.com for news.

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HELPING THE ANIMALS: Nick Moore (left) and Dennis Carpenter (right).

Charity parachute jump SHOWING your commitment to helping abandoned animals doesn’t come much greater than jumping out of a plane to prove it! That’s what two Orihuela expat husbands Nick Moore and Dennis Carpenter are doing this Sunday, March 19.

Both have been volunteers at ASOKA animal rescue centre in San Bartolome for several years but this 3,000 metre tandem parachute jump aims to help more than just ASOKA. It will also help three other great causes vital to local dog and cat rescue.

Nick says. “If there’s one thing I have never

wanted to do that’s jump out of a plane, but I will for a good cause. We’re both passionate about helping the abandoned animals in Spain and we think this is a wonderful way for people to get behind some great rescues.”

The funds raised will have a far-reaching effect helping the rescue centres pay vet bills, buy food and helping to get the animals out of cages! The duo are hoping to raise €2,500.

If you wish to show your support please visit www.youcaring.com/jump4rescue. For more information or other ways to donate please find ASOKA Orihuela on Facebook.

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Leo the Lion embarks on ‘last chance’ proton beam cancer therapy not, but he shouldn’t be with the treatment.”

She added: ”There is a chance that Leo’s tumour does not respond to radiation, nobody knows until they try.

“If th is is the ca s e th e n the re are no more treatment options, except another possible trial in Florida fo r ch ild re n tha t h a v e g o t to tha t stage.

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BRAVE cancer fighter four-year-old Leo Bermejo from Almeria has begun his 31 sessions of proton beam therapy in Oklahoma.

It follows his recent brain tumour operation in the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the UK. Doctors at the ProCure clinic have decided that Leo needs full brain and spine proton therapy with a boost to the tumour bed.

The proton sessions, which will be given Monday to Friday, will involve approximately six weeks of treatment and, if all goes to plan, Leo could be back in Spain by the end of April.

Speaking exclusively to the Euro Weekly News from the States, mum Karen said: “His first treatment took just over an hour.

He was quite groggy afterwards and was saying ‘ouch’ and pointing to his head. It is difficult to know if he was really in pain or

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Fun time at the carnival A CARNIVAL party was recently held at Finca San Miguel de Salinas on their open day.

The weather changed from a cool morning into a nice sunny afternoon.

Lots of people attended the event in fancy dress. Jürgen Röst was at his best singing German and English songs and in the end a lot of people were singing and dancing together.

There was paella, sausages, homemade cakes which had been donated and Angela Richards raised €300 with her great raffle!

The charity would also like to tell the story of Snow, a two-year-old dog who was locked away for his whole life but who is now doing very well. It was heartbreaking as he was so afraid however after 10 days at the Finca Tracey Hawkins and her family fostered Snow. It is amazing to see how Snow has changed!

After all this good news there was also a big problem with the water pump which is used every day to pump the water for the animals. Unfortunately it broke down and there was no option but to repair it so a new pump was installed. This has meant around half of the hair action money (€1,250) had to be used to pay for the pump and now some other plans can’t be fulfilled.

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OPEN DAY: People in fancy dress. haps give a little donation and enjoy a nice afternoon with the animals. There will also be an Easter party on Saturday April 29.

Finca San Miguel is supported by Happy Animals Orihuela, whose founder is Mona Nowak. For more information and directions join the Facebook page fincasan migueldesalinas, call Mona on 616 792 355 or email Sol at nicosolm@hotmail.com.

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EWN hits the track with SPV Racing

By Matt Ford EURO W E E K LY N E WS p u b lis h e r Steven Euesden was able to fulfil a lifetime ambition on Sunday, March 12, as he took a Ligier JS P3 European Le Mans Series car for a spin around the Mike G Racing Circuit in Guadix, Granada.

Having been invited to try out the Ligier due to his close relationship with track owner Clive Greenhalgh, Steven certainly did not disappoint as he clocked some extremely fast times.

Also putting his pedal to the metal was champion freestyle skier and notorious petrolhead Jon Olsson, who will be one of the team’s drivers in this year’s Creventic Prototype Endurance Series after competing in several Gumball Rallies.

The Swede is currently sponsored by Red Bu l l , h a s p i c k e d u p n u me ro u s medals in the Winter X Games and clearly relishes an adrenalin rush since he has owned a series of modified supercars, including a Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 with a ski box strapped to the roof!

Having completed his warm-up laps in the 2 6 0 B HP R a d ic a l S R 3 rs , a British-manufactured two-seater which competes in the International Automobile Federation’s C3 class, a visibly tense Steven took his seat in the Ligier

SINGLE SEATER: The Ligier JS P3.

SPV featured in both the European and Asian Le Mans Series in 2016 and this year will enter the Creventic Championship.

following detailed pep talks by SPV’s Lars GV Linberg and Raul Garcia Isern.

The pre-heated tyres were fitted and the impressive 430 BHP Nissan-powered car, complete with EWN livery, w a s w h e e le d onto the tra c k w he re Steven was finally able to fire up the incredible-sounding 5-litre V8 engine.

As an excited Team EWN watched on, he gradually reduced his lap times as his confidence increased, with the SPV pit crew clearly impressed by his skills behind the wheel after he and Jon posted very similar best laps.

As he stepped out of the car, a grinning and emotional Steven could only manage a single word: “Awesome!”

The Ligier is one of several owned

by SPV Racing, a relatively new Spanish and Swedish team formed in 2015 through an alliance between Spirit Racing and SPV Motorsport.

SPV featured in both the European and Asian Le Mans Series’ in 2016, and will this year enter the Creventic

Championship, a series of four 12-hour races in France, Belgium and Italy.

The team have also been running a Ford-sponsored Mustang in the N A SC A R W he le n Euroseries, which last year was driven by former Toyota F1 test and reserve driver Borja Garcia.

Their ambition is to take the step up to LMP 2-series racing in 2018, before taking on the infamous 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2019.

Massive thanks from Steven, Michel and Team EWN to everyone at the Mike G Racing Circuit and SPV Racing for a brilliant day, and watch this space for more news about their progress in upcoming editions of the Euro Weekly News.

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PENSIVE: A visibly tense Steven.

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IN THE PIPELINE: Plans are afoot to pump water from Siberia to China.

Thirst quencher WATER from the deepest freshwater lake on the planet, Lake Baikal in Siberia, w ill be pumpe d to a drought-stricken Chinese region. The hugely ambitious pla n w ould involve building a pipe line ove r 1,000km long tha t w ould run right through Mongolia.

Lake Baikal has 23,000 cubic kilometres of water.

Dirty Disney BEAUTY and the Beast has been given a 16+ rating in Russia, banning children from seeing it at the cinema . Politic ia ns ha ve de scribed the film as perverte d tha nks to a minor ga y character amid calls for it to be banned outright to ‘preserve children’s purity.’

ly beautiful lands without having to deal with Russia’s f am ousl y t ough vi sa process.

No hugging A VIDEO aimed at Chinese tourists in Moscow has educated them on etiquette while visiting the Russian capital. It advises them not t o hug Russi an chi l dr en, climb on trees, speak loudly on t he m et r o, or ski p queues. More than 1.5 million Chinese tourists visited last year.

Strange priorities A TEENAGE rape victim has become public enemy No1.

Diana Shurygina, 17, has been mocked and abused relentlessly online after appear i ng on a t el evi si on show to discuss her ordeal.

She was cr i t i ci sed f or pr ovoki ng t he assaul t by dr i nki ng al cohol and destroying the life of 21-yearold attacker Sergei Semyonov.

Boris vs Vlad V LA D IM IR PU TIN , a ma s te r in judo, proba bly w on’t be s ha king in his boots when floppy haired B oris J ohns on vis its Moscow in late March. The B ritis h fore ign s e c re ta ry pla ns to te ll M os c ow to ‘keep its nose out’ of upc oming e le c tions in H olland, France and Germany.

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HOOLIGANISM should become a sport by itself according to Russian politician Igor Lebedev.

He r eckons t her e wi l l be l ess publ i c t r oubl e i f vi ol ence i s channel ed i nt o organi sed br awl s i n stadiums at set times. Strong Russian hooligans would set an example for the poorly trained English he continued.

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STAT OF WEEK

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$9.2 billion (€8.73 billion)

IT has been confirmed that the discussions between GM, owners of Opel and Vauxhall, and PSA, owners of Citroen and Peugeot, have been finalised and as expected PSA will take over the entire European operation.

Currently there are 24 factories in the group which are situated in Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland and the UK employing 34,800 workers of whom 4,500 are in Britain and 5,000 in Spain,

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€2.19 billion is the amount that the PSA Group has agreed to pay American company GM in order to take over its European Opel/Vauxhall business.

with the majority being employed in Germany.

Portuguese CEO of PSA, Carlos Tavares has indicated that there are no immediate plans to close plants, but there will be an expec-

tation that workers will assist in making the factories more efficient and therefore more profitable.

With this takeover, which appears likely to be approved by

The concern of the constitution is that flows of benefit to presidents from foreign sovereigns will distort their judgment, and trademarks are certainly capable of that,” Norman Eisen on Donald Trump brand names in China

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Little girl versus Wall Street’s bull statue

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Bank success AN international survey by financial publication Euromoney declared CaixaBank the best private bank in Spain for the third year. CaixaBank not only fought off all opposition but has a recent record of significant growth in the retail area, particularly after it acquired Barclays Bank in Spain.

On trial

LITTLE GIRL: Stares down the charging bull.

By John Smith AS a reminder of the concepts behind International Women’s Day advertising agency McCann, on behalf of Boston based State Street Global Advisors, has placed a statue of a young girl directly in front of the charging bull, a symbol of Wall Street.

According to the investment company, this is supposed to represent a plea to Wall Street to in-

crease the number of female financial advisors from its current almost derisory 15 per cent and to recognise the importance that women can play in commerce.

This new piece of the schoolage girl received temporary permission to be placed opposite the bull in Manhattan from the city council and it is hoped that it will be allowed to stay as a reminder of the importance that women play in society.

THE trial of the vice-chairman of the Samsung Group Lee JaeYong, accused of corruption, bribery and embezzlement, has begun in South Korea. He will deny all charges through his lawyer, but the scandal has rocked the country and led to the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye, said to have favoured the company.

Co-op losses FOR the fifth year in succession, the Co-op Bank, which promotes its ethical standing, has lost money. The loss of £477 million (€548 million) is down on the previous year but it does not bode well for the planned sale of the bank announced last month.

Spanish protectionism THE European Commission has given the Spanish government until April 9 to explain why it limits the percentage of equity that individuals and corporate investors can purchase in two companies involved in the transfer of energy, otherwise it may be taken

to court.

Enagás and Red Eléctrica, involved in gas and electricity respectively, are protected under Spanish law so that no shareholder (other than the government) can take control and possibly affect the movement of energy.

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is the first monthly trade deficit reported by China in the past three years due to increased imports and decreased exports caused by Lunar New Year closures.

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state governments as well as the European Union, PSA will become the second largest vehicle manufacturer in Europe after the Volkswagen group but in order to maintain its position and expand, it is looking to make savings of €1.73 billion per year.

One telling fact is that under GM ownership, the group had never made a profit, although it was on target to break even in 2016 had it not been for the drop in the value of sterling following the referendum vote.

Reprieve for disgraced Rato DESPITE the fact that disgraced former minister, head of the IMF and head of Bankia, Rodrigo Rato was found guilty of misusing funds and sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment, he is currently walking free.

As he is expected to file an appeal against the conviction and the sentence, it has been decided that his impeccable behaviour during the trial meant that he could be trusted and should remain free until such time as the appeal is held.

Many consider this to be inappropriate considering the suffering caused to many who believed the prospectus and invested in Bankia shares.

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Most Declined Finisar Corporation Inseego Corp.

HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. Roka Bioscience, Inc. Zumiez Inc. Federated National Holding Company Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. CECO Environmental Corp.

Surgery Partners, Inc. Acacia Research Corporation Cara Therapeutics, Inc.

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By John Smith WHEN the Carrefour Group decides to open a new hypermarket, it invariably obtains a site with sufficient space to allow it to create a mini-mall or retail park where other independent companies can offer a range of different products to visitors.

This is a symbiotic relationship whereby the tenants have access to the Carrefour shoppers and the fact that there is a range of generally noncompeting products under the same roof often aids in the decision making process as to which supermarket consumers will visit.

Up until now, the management of the shopping centres and in some cases retail parks adjacent to the Carrefour stores has been undertaken by two separate real estate companies, Carmila and Cardety, but it has been announced (subject to shareholder approval) that Cardety will take over Carmila in a three for one share exchange.

It is planned that the combined operation will take the Carmila name and will be floated on the French Stock Exchange with an expected worth of some €3 billion but interest-

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Carrefour to expand business

CARREFOUR: A number of new retail parks centred around the store are planned. ingly, Carrefour has significant shareholdings in both companies and will participate heavily in the newly merged one.

Although initially a French company, Carrefour has expanded signifi-

cantly into Spain and Italy as well as other countries around the world fuelling its expansion through takeover of companies, development and recently, the absorption of several Eroski super-stores throughout Spain.

The new group plans a number of new retail parks centred around Carrefour stores as part of a new five year plan which will also see significant development in the area of online shopping.

AirBnB at the crossroads

AIR BNB: Brian Chesky the founder with letters in San Francisco.

The Barcelona City Council believes that rentals via AirBnB do not recognise the laws in place and has levelled significant fines on the company which have been appealed, but fines have also been levied on property managers in New York City for using the company to advertise entire apartments for rent.

This highly successful company has gone from strength to strength and has received investment

AFTER significant losses following the Brexit result, the pound started to recover against the euro in particular returning to a level of around €1.19 which was maintained for several months.

Suddenly however it has taken a slow but sure backwards step dropping down to €1.145 at the time of writing this article and the reasons are not totally clear.

Different analysts expound different reasons, one being that the Lords amendments to the Article 50 White Paper are to blame, whilst others suggest that the pound is undervalued against the dollar but is simply finding its correct level against the euro, especially as the Eurozone appears to be relatively sound at the moment.

Those of us who receive pensions and investment payment in sterling are less interested in the reason and more interested in seeing it stronger.

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REGULARLY in the news in Spain because councils in many areas, especially Barcelona, Madrid and Mallorca believe that San Francisco based home rental company AirBnB continually encourages those renting properties to flout the laws, the company has just raised another $1 billion (€940 million).

Only launched in 2008 by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, the company charges letters 3 per cent of the value of the let and between 6 and 12 per cent to those renting and is now valued at $31 billion (€29 billion) with operations hitting 65,000 cities worldwide.

Whilst the concept is very clever, there is no doubt that the company is managing to make enemies in very large cities which enjoy huge numbers of tourist visitors. Hotels are up in arms over the way in which the company takes business away from them and it is being blamed for the difficulty that many renters are having in finding long-term accommodation in London.

So worried was the British government about this situation, that the matter has been raised in parliament and the company has agreed to stop renters from letting their properties out for more than 90 days in a year unless they are registered with local councils.

Spain recently introduced some relatively draconian restrictions on short term letters requiring registration, air conditioning, free wifi and a number of other regulations in order to both support their tourist industry and to ensure that those letters actually pay tax on what they earn.

Sterling loses 3.5 per cent against euro

from the founder of Amazon as well as celebrities and movie stars, but doesn’t appear ready as yet to float on the stock market especially as its high development and expansion costs have finally taken it into significant profit.

The company is at the crossroads, facing continued growth in the market and profit or being shut down due to alleged multiple breaches of laws around the world.

JUST one day before it is due to open its new store in Cordoba, JD Sports has announced that it intends to enter into a partnership through its Sprinter brand with Portuguese retailer Sport Zone owned by the Sonae group.

This new joint venture to be known as the Iberian Sports Retail Group will manage and operate more than 250 stores in Portugal and Spain with an annual expected turnover of €450 million, although the British group has been expanding steadily within Spain and currently sells goods to the value of €40 million.

The agreement appears to give JD Sports a 50 per cent ownership of the new company whilst its Spanish division Sprinter will have 20 per cent and Sonae are to take 30 per cent. If this deal is finalised, then the new group will become one of the largest sporting goods retailers in Spain and Portugal, competing directly with French-owned Decathlon.

Not content with expansion in Europe, JD Sports is also expanding its business in Australia and despite regular negative media coverage, appears to continue to enlarge and discover new outlets for its goods.

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PHILIP HAMMOND: Leaving 11 Downing Street.

By John Smith CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond presented his first budget on March 8 and whilst a great deal of it won’t have any effect on British passport holders living in Spain, there are a few developments which will be of interest.

It was unfortunate that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted just prior to the budget, exhorting supporters to “Sign the petition against Osborne’s cuts” and although technically correct, it gave ammunition to certain parts of the media to suggest that he didn’t know that Osborne had been replaced.

In general terms, Hammond took a fairly upbeat position with regards to the economy and the fact that Britain needs to borrow less money than originally forecast although growth is expected to slow down over the next few years until expanding in 2021.

He allocated more money to adult social care over the next three years with £2 billion (€2.3 billion) put to one side and did not introduce a retroac-

tive claw back of monies spent on social care from inheritances which came as a relief to many.

The NHS didn’t fare so well and despite the ‘promises’ (or were they just suggestions?) that many pro-Brexit campaigners - many of whom are now Cabinet Ministers - gave concerning massive monthly payments to the NHS, he was only able to find £425 million (€489 million) over three years for the countries health.

Britain needs to borrow less money than originally forecast.

The chancellor did however find around £1 billion (€1.15 billion) for education and the creation of even more selective schools as well as granting poor 11 to 15 year olds free transport to their schools as long as they are eligible for free school dinners.

Investors can earn 2.2 per cent on a new Investment Bond but tax-free dividend allowance

will be reduced from £5,000 (€5,750) to £2,000 (€2,300) from April 2018.

The area that has caused the largest furore concerns National Insurance contributions for the self-employed which, according to detractors, marks a direct U-turn from pre-election promises that there would be no new taxes with the government explaining that that wasn’t quite what they meant really and was down to a matter of interpretation.

There should be a few more pubs left open for visitors to the UK as they will receive some rate relief for one year. Those living in Spain however can congratulate themselves on the fact that they are in a country where drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes is still considerably cheaper than in the UK. Finally, only a cynic would complain about the £5 million (€5.75 million) found on International Women’s Day to celebrate the Centenary of the Representation of the People Act which in 1918 led to the eventual granting of votes to women.

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Keep that mail coming always I do still get the occasional missive that wishes me harm, which is a bit sad really.

LEAPY LEE SAYS IT

OTHERS THINK IT ONE of the bonuses I glean from writing this column is the mail I receive. The reason many go unpublished is because a large number have attachments, or are a tad too long. I do of course read them all.

The feedback I gain is invaluable and I thank all who take the trouble to put their ideas and suggestion in the perusal pipeline.

Some of the suggestions are of course unprintable. Others are actually a physical impossibility! However, as long as they contain even a smidgen of constructive criticism, all are welcome.

I do still of course get the occasional missive that wishes me harm. Don’t worry I’ve been ‘poisoned’ by the very best. I find those particular communications a bit sad really.

Some years ago the office did receive a letter addressed to me with the word ‘bomb’ inscribed in the top corner.

After a bit of ‘pass the parcel’ one brave EWN staff member deemed to open it. Inside was a card with a Second World War bomb depicted on its front. Not too funny really.

FEEDBACK: Some of the suggestions are unprintable.

I’ve also received my fair share of mooners.

If anyone feels this way inclined in the future, could you make sure you’re female? I’m afraid I've never been into male posteriors (no pun intended!).

I did receive a funny one this week. A lady wrote to tell me she had stopped reading the EWN because of me. This was of course not true because she went on to say she was reading this particular issue in the lavatory!

Whether she had carried it in with her, considering those particular surroundings gave it more atmosphere, or whether she intended to put it to more practical use I have no idea.

Hope not. All the print comes off love. Still it would give hubby the opportunity to read it in bed! And on that low note (geddit!?) I’ll wish you all au revoir for another week.

Keep that mail coming and always.

Keep the faith Love Leapy leapylee2002@gmail.com

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Advertising feature

Come and join join the thesolar solar energy revolution in Javea SOLAR IN SPAIN will be hosting a public seminar on Thursday March 23 at the Inn on the Green bowling club in Javea. There will be information available on how you can generate you own free electricity and use that electricity to lower your electricity bills.

Solar in Spain staff will be on hand to answer all your questions regarding solar electricity, wood pellet heating systems, solar pool heating and solar water heating.

Electricity bills have increased by an average of over 100 per cent over the past five years and the cost is likely to increase by similar amounts over the next few years.

Here, Fidelma Matthews from Solar in Spain answers the main questions that people tend to ask about solar electricity systems: Do I need permission from Iberdrola to install a solar electricity system in my property?

Yes you do. This is very important and must not be overlooked. Permissions need to be obtained before the installation takes place. Every grid-connected electricity system needs authorisation from both Iberdrola and the Department of

Industria. Iberdrola is currently issuing fines of up to €30,000 for unauthorised installations. Solar in Spain completes all the paperwork for its clients and is one of the few companies that actually ensures that their installations comply fully with the law.

What is the life expectancy of a solar grid-connected electricity system?

A well designed, good quality solar system will last for over 30 years. Both the solar panels and the inverters used by Solar in Spain are guaranteed for 25 years.

Does solar energy only work on sunny days?

No. Solar electricity panels don't need direct sunshine to work - they can still generate electricity on cloudy days. The stronger the sunshine however, the more electricity is produced.

What happens to the electricity that is produced but not used?

Iberdrola will now buy any solar electricity that is sent back to the grid. Solar in Spain will complete all the necessary paperwork on your behalf.

Are solar electricity systems expensive?

A solar electricity system can pay for itself within four to six years. The Return on Investment is much higher than you will receive from any bank or building society and it is totally secure, there is no risk. In addition, every time Iberdrola increase their prices in the future your solar investment improves!

Do I have to pay a solar tax to the Government if I install a system?

No. You may have read about a solar tax that exists here in Spain. All our domestic solar installations that are less than 10kW in size are exempt from this tax. The tax is intended for larger, commercial installations.

Where can I find out more information?

Solar in Spain has been in business on the Costa Blanca for over 15 years. Their office and showroom is in the Pedreguer Industrial Estate, just off the N332.

They can also be contacted on 962 854 488 or by email at info@solarinspain.com or visit their website: www.solarinspain.com.

Doors will open for the energy seminar on Thursday March 23 at 10am when coffee will be served. The event will run from 10.30am to 12.00pm and is free to attend. Places are limited so we would ask that you pre-register by calling 962 854 488 or by email to info@solarinspain.com.

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Just pay and go with PNTV Services STOP paying for services you are not using and simply Pay As You Go. PNTV Services’ Pay As You Go broadband internet holiday package is proving highly popular amongst customers who are not full time in Spain or who rent their property and wish to offer tenants the option of wifi if requested.

With the company’s Pay As You Go programme it allows you to have an 8mb connection where you can pay for what you use; anything from one day, two weeks, or a month etc, with no reconnection charges. You don’t pay when you are not here.

It is just one of the many services available from PNTV Services which is owned and run

by Nicky and Peter Savage. They can cater for all your communication needs, whether that be television, internet, phone or a combination of all three and can happily advise you on the service that will best suit your requirements.

The company was established over nine years ago in the Pilar de la Horadada and Pinar de Campoverde and their services have since expanded across the Orihuela Costa including Mil Palmeras to Las Ramblas, Entre Naranjos and more recently the Cinuelica Urbanisations in Playa Flamenca.

PNTV SERVICES: Peter is fully qualified and certified to offer you TV, phone and internet services.

For television, they offer free to air TV and more, through a minimum 1.37m satellite dish and IPTV boxes. They offer standard digi boxes, to seven-day EPG boxes and now offer a Twin Tuner box where you can watch one channel, record another, watch IPTV and

record two channels, watch box sets and record once or a series at a press of a button, showing what TV is on for the next seven days.

They provide telephone services through internet VOIP systems, the most affordable way

to keep in touch with call plans from just €5.99 a month for 1,000 minutes and calls to UK mobile numbers cost just 3.5 cents per minute and you can call European landlines from just 1.5 cents a minute.

Broadband internet installation is also provided with 3mb, 8mb or 12mb available and mobile phone top ups, SIM cards and contracts are available as well as new handsets. Pop in to the office in Avenida de las Especias, Pinar de Campoverde, for more information.

PNTV Services pride themselves on their efficient service and are able to offer combination packages of TV, internet and phone or you can pick and choose what you need. But for all advice and information contact the team now.

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Contact the team for the latest offers.

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Yellow Canary Whiskey Galore Coast Homes Under the Hammer Mary Berry Everyday Little Paris Kitchen Firecreek Talking Pictures Gardeners’ World University Challenge Only Connect Final Score Flog It! Wild Ireland Britain at War Dad’s Army Dame Vera Lynn: Happy 100th Birthday QI XL Panel-based quiz where it is more important to be interesting than right.

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OPINION & COMMENT

LEGALLY SPEAKING

Car ban for cleaner air AS part of a new series, we answer some common driving questions, kindly provided by members of the Guardia Civil based in Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, who set up the N332 website and Facebook page to help break down barriers.

OLDER CARS: To be banned on roads.

IN a recent meeting, Barcelona has agreed to ban all cars which are over 20 years old. When the rules come into force it means that old cars will be banned from driving on the road on working days in 40 municipalities.

The authorities said the move is aimed at reducing pollution as part of the government’s strategy to reduce emissions. They want to reduce pollution by 10 per cent in the next five years and by 30 per cent within 15 years.

However, owners of old cars do not need to panic just yet as the restrictions will not

come into force until 2019. From this year, it means that cars registered before 1997 and vans before 1994, will not be allowed to drive on working days.

Between now and 2019, plans will be made for the implementation of the scheme.

This will also include an awareness campaign on the restrictions and making improvements to public transport links, particularly in areas which it is considered to be deficient. It has been announced that the first stage of the plan will be presented before July this year.

For more news and articles visit www.n332.es or search N332 on Facebook.

Is the maintenance cost too high?

Our Community has several problems due to lack of maintenance. The buildings and outside areas like the garden and car park are looking quite shabby. At the imminent AGM a decision will be sought to spend around €50,000 to replace stair carpets with ceramic floor tiles. It is estimated we will all be asked to pay €90 per quarter extra ON the Second Calling of the AGM, which routinely is half an hour after the First Calling, the majority of owners present or by proxy will carry the motion. As

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for the next three years. Some of us do not want to vote yes at the AGM. My question is: What percentage of owners is necessary to allow this? Is it 51 per cent, or 3/5ths of all owners, or is it simply a majority vote of those few people actually attending the AGM together with proxy votes?

P R (Costa del Sol)

David Searl You and the Law in Spain

you describe it, the issue is necessary maintenance, so

a simple majority vote should be sufficient. You feel that the new flooring is more expensive than it needs to be, but if the AGM votes to install it, you are bound by the decision.

Send your questions for David Searl through lawyers Ubeda-Retana & Associates in Fuengirola at Ask@lawtaxspain.com, or call 952 667 090.

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It’s serious grumpy territory Mike Senker

In my opinion Views of a Grumpy Old Man WHAT is it with French air traffic control?

Do they achieve anything by striking? Except for making sure that not one member of the travelling public has any sympathy for them. They have affected 35,000 flights since 2010, 34,999 of which didn’t really catch my attention because… well, to be honest, I wasn’t on them. But I was on Wednesday because I was flying to the UK. The problem started two days before my flight because I knew I was meant to be landing at about 9pm which was fine because Hertz don’t close till 11.30pm. Now this is where it starts to get into serious grumpy territory as I decided to give Hertz a call to check what provisions are in place if a punter is delayed because of the strike and land after 11.30pm. I decided to call them and ask.

Simple really you would think because they provide you with a number to call - albeit a premium one. So I call it. It all starts off fine. Welcome to Hertz blah, blah, blah.

Press 1 for this, 2 for that, 3 for something else, 4 to speak to the local office where you are picking up the car. So 4 is pressed and off we go again. Press 1 for this, 2 for that, 3 for

I don’t know, 4 to personally strangle the idiots that invented this frustrating no human response piece of annoying technology!!!!

Or hold to speak to an operator. So I hold and hold and hold and then I’m told after a good 15 minutes of paying for a premium charge call that nobody is available to take my call right now and could I please call back later and the line goes dead.

I am now verbally abusing someone who is not there and I mean abusing. Not someone to give up lightly I go online and find a number in the USA as I reckon they must be able to help me contact someone at Luton airport who won’t answer their phone. ‘Hello welcome to Hertz. Press 1 for this, 2 for that and 3 to speak to a very unnaturally happy operator who is going tell me her name and ask me how can she help me today and when we finish wish me a wonderful rest of my day! At last it’s a human and I explain my problem and she tells me not to worry as if my flight details are on the booking the Hertz staff have to wait for me.

This is great except my flight details aren’t on my booking. Anyway she kindly adds them and sends me an email confirming what we’ve discussed. So over two hours later I finally get it sorted. My flight was delayed but the Hertz office was still open. So French air traffic control you can KMA!!

Email me at mikesenker@gmail.com.

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Dear Leapy, we can disagree WHILST normally enjoying your articles I must comment on your heading this week in the fine newspaper ‘Euro Weekly.’

I believe we all have ‘the right’ to free speech. Obviously there should be an appropriate time and place for opinions being expressed that are likely to offend or inflame.

Yes, the Oscar presentations this year could have been better managed but your strong personal description of the ‘stars’ are surely over exaggerated.

However, it is your ‘right’ as a columnist to print your views, as it is mine to disagree with you on this occasion.

Even if those stars concerned did think themselves a bottomless pit of valuable information, we don’t have to admire their views, just their performance on celluloid.

C. Nelson

Mr Paine and Mr Peters I JUST want to remind them that when we entered the European Market we were named the ‘Poor Man of Europe’ and rightly so. Now we are told our economy is doing well, so being in Europe must have helped Britain somewhat.

Are we grateful? Of course not. Fancy suggesting anything to that effect.

Stanley & Bea Denia

Dutch conman JOHN SMITH, re the article on page 23 of the February 23 edition regarding fraud in Santa

Pola. The same thing happened to me last year in Los Palacios, Formentera.

He is very plausible, I would recognise him anywhere and he does the rounds according to neighbours.

He tried for me to give him cash for the same reasons. I didn’t part with any money but I was taken in at first with his story. This guy needs catching.

Judith Formentera

Go home OH how we love to move abroad and then try to change our new life to suit our narrow minds.

I am ashamed of how all Brit mags are filled with moaners trying to change Span and its long held traditions.

Of course some things are hard to ignore but go home or join Spanish parliament!!!

M Watson

Time lapse IS Spain behind the time?

In a week or so we will change our clocks to daylightsaving time, the wrong time.

The sun rises earlier in Germany than in the UK. Now most of Spain is west of the Prime Meridian, 0° that runs through Greenwich. So why is Spain on Central European Time, the same as Berlin? It was not always the case.

In 1942, the Fascist dictator General Franco moved Spain onto Central European Time to follow Nazi Germany.

It said that following the ‘wrong clock’ explains why Spaniards tend to eat, leave work and go to bed late.

Now seeing as both Franco and Hitler are less popular than they once were, isn’t it time to put Spain back into the correct

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Expat faces eviction WELL, I’m sorry but whereas I accept the Spanish system can be seen as a shambles, I think in any country, I would be wary of having a house built when I was told it would be illegal.

I’m afraid I cannot be sympathetic as this person seemed to have had more money than sense, and blaming others when she obviously didn’t carry out proper research is just plain stupid.

You wouldn’t do so in the UK so why do it in Spain.

Steven

Simon Manley WHAT a load of old tosh! Trotting out the party line to keep his job. Would he like to explain how being on the Padron ensures continued health care? Continued health care is reliant on the UK continuing to guarantee payments to Spain’s Treasury for pensioners’ health care, or paying the pensioners enough of a pension so that they could afford to pay the monthly Social Security payment of the Convenio.

Josephine Stoll

Katie Hopkins

Many thanks EWN

SHE is just a silly girl trying to keep in the limelight by being controversial, she would declare black is white just to raise an argument in the public eye. In two to three years she will be history.

Steven Campbell Crown Copyright Jay Allen

I HAVE just returned from singing the Mozart Requiem in Granada with Coral Coraxalia and I am now relaxing reading the Euro Weekly with my feet up.

I have just seen the article about my art exhibition on page 13. Absolutely fantastic and I’m so delighted you have given over such a large space for it.

Also, the story for the Coral Coraxalia choir. So kind of you and the promotion must have worked because the concert was a sell out!

It was magnificent - four choirs performed three songs each before the joint choirs performed the Mozart. A music critic in the audience described it as a Susan Boyle moment when we performed our slot.

The mostly Spanish audience were

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Gay lights AS a gay man I too find this a ridiculous waste of money. I DON’T however believe that it gives Roy Peters the right to refer to us as Q....S. Grow up, you can voice your opinion WITHOUT being offensive!!!!

Antony Brown

Police inhibitor CORAL CORAXALIA: What a wonderful choir. probably not expecting the mostly retired international expats to be able to compete with the youngsters in the other choirs, but we excelled, judging by the cheers and what seemed endless standing ovation. We have worked so hard and our choir director, Eusebio Pita is still ‘en las nubes’ at our performance.

The hugs and kisses, and tears of emotion by both women, and men - even Eusebio - our ‘Gareth Malone’ of the Axarquia. What a wonderful choir we have, thanks to him. We are still inviting people to join us and they can find our more on: www.coralcoraxalia.com.

Margaret Riordan

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Letters may also be edited.

THEIR spokesman is ill informed. Limited available frequencies have nothing to do with the strength of the signal being thrown out. I wonder what their reaction will be when a pedestrian is killed due to their blocker killing a vehicle control system which could incidentally be a bus or lorry? Will they be so laid back then when a negligence lawsuit hits them? Could they be done for manslaughter as they were perfectly aware prior to the incident?

Dave

Rajoy skips question AS “it’s not the first time” the BBC reporter displayed a shameful, crass lack of sensitivity tantamount to a calculated insult. This is precisely the sort of doltish behaviour which will prejudice #Brexit and in particular the interests of expats.

Drew Edgar

Dogs shot ‘for fun’ I HOPE he goes to jail you can’t go round shooting dogs?? And the person walking the dogs will be traumatised for ever.

Antony Gary Chandler

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Stop press! Is Theresa May after a hard Brexit or soft crexit?

Nora Johnson

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NEWS that Theresa May is giving up crisps for Lent - salt and vinegar variety, since you ask – made me wonder what else people are giving up.

Is Jeremy Corbyn giving up trying to lead the Labour Party, or is that just the impression he seems to give? And, as for Sir Philip Green, is he giving up £363 million to hang on to his knighthood? Reports that the retail billionaire had a scrabble down the back of the sofa on one of his many yachts to bail out the BHS pension scheme in a deal to salvage his reputation - and keep his gong - positively makes his the most expensive knighthood in history. (Will David Beckham be reaching for his chequebook now too?)

A knight of the realm who’s already opened his chequebook is Sir James Dyson, a self-made billionaire who’s putting billions back into the economy, innovating and creating thousands of new

jobs. Unlike Sir Philip, also a selfmade billionaire, but most of whose money has ended up in Monaco and not in the UK where thousands of people have lost their jobs. We could do with many more like Sir James and fewer like Sir Philip.

Someone else who seems to have given up something for Lent – in his case, common sense – is the

THERESA MAY: Giving up crisps for Lent.

Royle Family actor, Ricky Tomlinson, who’s accused the ‘most indiscreet’ late TV Countdown presenter, Richard Whiteley, of being an undercover agent for MI5, having helped jail him and other striking workers in the 70s (the jury having been ‘swayed’ by an ITV documentary featuring him, Red Under the Bed, fronted by Whiteley). A true Kremlin conundrum...

Finally, and back to Mrs May’s crisps, if you take a packet and

scrunch the contents to tiny bits (soft crexit?), you’ll have no problem giving them up - not just for Lent but for life. Ugh! I find a far better way is to give yourself a 100 per cent chance of success and guaranteed bragging rights. Which is why I’ve decided to give up broccoli for Lent. I hate broccoli. Always have.

Nora Johnson’s psychological/suspense crime thrillers ‘No Way Back,’ ‘Landscape of Lies,’ ‘Retribution,’ ‘Soul Stealer,’ ‘The De Clerambault Code’ (www.nora-johnson.net) available from Amazon in paperback/eBook (€0.99; £0.99) and iBookstore. All profits to Costa del Sol Cudeca cancer charity.

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10:30am Last Knights 12:40pm Deadpool 2:30pm The Matrix Reloaded 4:50pm The Goonies 6:50pm King Arthur 9:00pm Deadpool 11:00pm The Matrix Reloaded 1:25am K-19: The Widowmaker

10:30am Top Cat Begins 12:05pm Jane Wants a Boyfriend 2:00pm The Lazarus Effect Things go badly, badly wrong when pioneering scientists find a way to bring people back from the dead.

3:30pm Ghostbusters 5:30pm Top Cat Begins The story of how a poor and lonely Top Cat first met best bud Benny and went on to create the infamous alley cats gang.

Colourful animated adventure.

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7:00am You’re Only Young Twice 7:25am Heartbeat 8:25am Where the Heart is 9:25am The Royal 10:30am Judge Judy 10:55am Judge Judy 11:25am Judge Judy 11:55am Inspector Morse 2:05pm Heartbeat 3:05pm The Royal 4:10pm Where the Heart is 5:15pm You’re Only Young Twice 5:50pm Doctor at Large 6:20pm On the Buses This bold, bawdy and brash sitcom hit British screens in 1969.

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9:00pm Lewis 11:00pm A Touch of Frost 1:15am Inspector Morse 3:15am ITV3 Nightscreen 3:30am Teleshopping

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Countdown King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Everybody Loves Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond Frasier Frasier Undercover Boss USA Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA Channel 4 News Vet on the Hill Posh Pawn Countdown Fifteen to One Sun Sea and Selling Houses Couples Come Dine with Me The Simpsons Hollyoaks Channel 4 News Hidden Restaurants with Michel Roux Jr The Royal House of Windsor 999: What’s Your Emergency?

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2:50am Casual Encounters 4:35am Attack of the Lederhosen Zombies Pure white snow turns blood red as hordes of the undead terrorise a remote ski resort.

Avengers Confidential: Black Widow and Punisher 10:20am Tomorrowland 12:35pm San Andreas 2:35pm The Matrix Revolutions 4:45pm Self/Less 6:45pm Sherlock Holmes 9:00pm San Andreas 11:00pm The Matrix Revolutions 1:15am Twister

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Cricket Classics Time of Our Lives Sky Sports Years Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Great Sporting Moments Sporting Heroes Cricket Classics La Liga World 2016 Time of Our Lives Sky Sports Years Sporting Records Cricket’s Greatest Cricket’s Greatest Sporting Greats Sporting Greats Sporting Triumphs Cricket Gold Live Greyhound Racing Sporting Rivalries Sky Sports Boxing Gold 2013 Ashes Best Days Cricket World Cup Classics

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Fill all the empty squares using the numbers 1 to 9, so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the ‘clue’ on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on its top. No number may be used in the same block more than once.

MADDOCKS’ VIEW ON LIFE

Nonagram How many English words of four letters or more can you make from the nine letters in our Nonagram puzzle? Each letter may be used only once (unless the letter appears twice). Each word MUST CONTAIN THE CENTRE LETTER (in this case Y) and there must be AT LEAST ONE NINE LETTER WORD. Plurals, vulgarities or proper nouns are not allowed.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION

‘ JUST LOOK AT THAT - FLY TIPPING - IT’S DISGUSTING! ’

LOTTERY UK NATIONAL LOTTERY

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Costa Blanca TODAY

Saturday March 11 JAVEA

DENIA

6

15

23

BONUS BALL

CALPE

46

57

55

29

ALTEA

BENIDORM

IRISH LOTTO

ALICANTE

Saturday March 11

3

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TORREVIEJA

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TOMORROW

38

37

36

ORIHUELA JAVEA

DENIA

EURO MILLIONS

CALPE ALTEA

Tuesday March 7

BONUS BALL BENIDORM

6

37

41

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Alicante TODAY: MAX 18, MIN 13 - C Fri - 18 11 C Sat - 19 11 C Sun - 21 12 S Mon - 22 13 C Tues - 22 12 C Wed - 18 11 C

Bilbao TODAY: MAX 21, MIN 9 - C Fri - 19 8 C Sat - 16 8 C Sun - 18 9 C Mon - 17 9 C Tues - 14 7 Sh Wed - 13 7 Sh

Almeria TODAY: MAX 19, MIN 11 - C Fri - 19 11 C Sat - 19 11 C Sun - 21 12 C Mon - 23 13 S Tues - 22 13 C Wed - 19 11 Sh

Madrid TODAY: MAX 18, MIN 6 - SH Fri - 18 5 Sh Sat - 21 5 S Sun - 22 6 S Mon - 21 6 C Tues - 20 5 C Wed - 16 3 C

Barcelona TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 8 - S Fri - 17 8 S Sat - 19 9 S Sun - 19 10 S Mon - 18 10 C Tues - 17 10 Sh Wed - 16 9 C

Malaga TODAY: MAX 16, MIN 11 - SH Fri - 17 10 Sh Sat - 19 9 C Sun - 22 11 C Mon - 24 12 S Tues - 23 11 C Wed - 20 9 C

Benidorm TODAY: MAX 17, MIN 12 - C Fri - 17 12 Sh Sat - 19 11 C Sun - 20 12 S Mon - 20 13 C Tues - 21 12 C Wed - 18 10 Sh

Mallorca TODAY: MAX 20, MIN 8 - S Fri - 20 7 S Sat - 20 7 S Sun - 21 8 S Mon - 20 10 C Tues - 20 9 Sh Wed - 19 9 Sh

ALICANTE

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50

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BONUS BALL

31

36

38

8 11

49

47

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ORIHUELA

JAVEA

DENIA

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CALPE

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BONUS BALL

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22

28

43

39

37

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TORREVIEJA

Sunday March 12 ORIHUELA

8

22 29

26 32

BONUS BALL

5 S: Sun

Cl: Clear

F: Fog

C: Cloudy

Sh: Showers

Sn: Snow

Th: Thunder

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TARGET: • Average: 8 • Good: 11 • Very good: 16 • Excellent: 19

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION cite cult cute deft diet duct duet edit feet felt fete flit left lift lite lute teed tide tied tile cited cleft cutie delft edict educt elect elite elute feted fetid filet fleet flute telic tilde tiled utile deceit defect delict dilute dulcet felted fluted futile leftie lifted deflect ductile DECEITFUL

NEW ON DVD Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Directed by: David Yates Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler Set in 1926 this magical tale follows New Scamander, author and Magizoologist, who arrives in New York on his continuing global journey to research and rescue magical creatures. The city is already on edge as the wizarding community comes under threat of exposure when bumbling No-Maj (the American term for Muggles, those unable to use magic) Jacob Kowalski accidently releases some beasts stored within Newt’s magical leather case. Newt and a team of unlikely heroes need to recapture the escaped beasts before they come to any harm, but along the way they encounter dark forces that are a threat to their mission.

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Cryptic

Code Breaker

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS

CRYPTIC

Quick

Across:

Across 1 Plate from cupboard is hot (4) 3 Definite, horribly cruel act (5,3) 9 Los Angeles is less than clean (7) 10 Write to the church for money (5) 11 Enchanting Ullswater offers shelter for noisy seabirds (5) 12 In pain, chest moves slowly (6) 14 Coaches coaches (6) 16 Artist’s work, say, exhibited outside university (6) 19 Save when secure, possibly (6) 21 The right fish and the means to catch them (5) 24 Left on the side of a shelf (5) 25 State song about most of region (7) 26 Cook said hers are root vegetables (8) 27 English monk brought everybody dinner early to begin with (4) Down 1 Agent from England on stage during meeting (8) 2 A case for brains (5) 4 English poet not quite frolicking (6) 5 Delia’s pickle contains jelly (5) 6 Religious residence with Spanish outlet (7) 7 Meet up at stream (4) 8 Team about to take on inventor (6) 13 Urge rude apes to mix (8)

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EWN

1 Settlement, 7 Catching, 8 Beer, 9 Ties, 10 Liberia, 12 Respectable, 14 Damaged, 16 Pool, 19 Camp, 20 Tsarinas, 21 Tenderness.

Down: 1 Scant, 2 Tickets, 3 Lair, 4 Magritte, 5 Noble, 6 Decide, 11 Detected, 12 Reagan, 13 Bromide, 15 Ample, 17 Leaps, 18 Fair.

QUICK Across:

15 Revised the last word and finally delighted editor (7) 17 Parched when free on hill (6) 18 Tell a story about the unpunctual (6) 20 Thinks about cold chops (5) 22 Call up the first girl outside, all right! (5) 23 It's a disgrace to speak indistinctly (4) Each number in the Code Breaker grid represents a different letter of the alphabet. In this week’s puzzle, 9 represents Z and 24 represents B, so fill in Z every time the figure 9 appears and B every time the figure 24 appears. Now, using your knowledge of the English language, work out which letters should go in the missing squares. As you discover the letters, fill in other squares with the same number in the main grid and the control grid.

Across 1 In a softened tone (7) 5 Tall towers on a farm used to store grain (5) 8 At fixed intervals (7) 9 South American transport animal of the camel family (5) 10 Squander (5) 11 Not any thing (7) 12 Former currency of Spain (6) 14 Short knife (6) 17 Person who serves in a coffee bar (7) 19 Skin that covers the top of the head (5) 22 Deduce (5) 23 Walk with great difficulty (7) 24 Austrian composer (5) 25 Keep out of sight (7)

Down 1 Small mouse like mammal with a long snout (5) 2 Fraudulent (5) 3 Most unattractive (7) 4 Throughout the time of (6) 5 Break in pieces (5) 6 Showing the way by going first (7) 7 Walk with a lofty proud gait (7) 12 Put into print (7) 13 Shabby and untidy (7) 15 Restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something (7) 16 Unit of astronomical length (6) 18 Loud, wailing warning signal (5) 20 Discuss with reasoning (5) 21 State of danger involving risk (5)

English - Spanish The clues are mixed, some clues are in Spanish and some are in English.

1 Halibut, 5 Roots, 8 Dingo, 9 Release, 11 Vacation, 13 Secret, 15 Clinic, 18 Cardigan, 19 Pair, 22 Ocarina, 23 Rodeo, 24 Since, 25 Suburbs.

Down: 1 Hideous, 2 Lunge, 3/10 Blow over, 4 Turban, 5 Reliable, 6 Oration, 7 Stern, 12 Feminine, 14 Certain, 16 Curious, 17 Harass, 18 Cross, 20 Adder, 21 Crab.

ENGLISHSPANISH Across: 1 Amargo, 4 Knit, 8 Araña, 9 Suiza, 10 Headlight, 13 Clavo, 14 Apodo, 15 Ojal, 16 Serrin.

Down: 1 Amar, 2 Ama de casa, 3 Grandson, 5 Neighbour, 6 Team, 7 Estimate, 11 Ocho, 12 Town.

CODE BREAKER

Across 1 Stars (in sky) (9) 8 Living room (4,2,5) 9 Cordero (4) 10 Cinturón (4) 13 Grasshopper (11) 14 Palillo de dientes (9)

Down 2 Sirloin steak (9) 3 Grosero (maleducado) (4) 4 To read (4) 5 Auténtico (9) 6 Inútil (inepto) (7) 7 Británico (7) 11 Esperar (4) 12 Jabón (4)

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Breakthrough blood test A NEW form of blood test can help show doctors where in the body a tumour is growing.

It is hoped the new ‘liquid biopsies’ will revolutionise cancer treatment by showing slowgrowing tumours and those people most in danger, without the need for painful biopsies where part of the organ is removed for further testing.

The scientists in America say normal cells killed off by cancer also release DNA into the bloodstream. It has its own unique signature which allows them to detect where the tumour is based on the DNA pattern as they have identified 10 different patterns for different areas of the body including the liver, lungs and kidneys.

Meanwhile a team of scientists from the Lund University in Sweden say a new blood test could give doctors a quick and simple way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease.

It comes after the experts discovered a protein in the blood which is an accurate marker of the disease in the patient.

HEALTH BEAUTY

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Appeal for women to take better care of themselves

FORWARD STEP: The new tests make detection and diagnosis of disease easier.

JUST 11 per cent of Spanish women spend more than a hour a day taking care of themselves, with most caring for others before looking after themselves.

Herbalife nutrition company conducted a study through its 12th Healthy Habits Panel, in which 89 per cent of Spanish women admitted to not dedicating more than one hour a day to their own care.

Just 2 per cent said they were able to dedicate more than three hours to their own care. Work, family and home occupations were primarily responsible, but this could have negative consequences on the health of women as not spending time on themselves eating correctly, exercising and getting enough sleep can trigger health problems.

Herbalife said they wanted to appeal to all Spanish women “to find time in their day to day life to dedicate to themselves” believing that “following a healthy and active lifestyle is the key to being better physically and mentally.”

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Understanding hay fever and how to treat it

SPECIALIST: Doctor Luis Perez Belmonte.

WHAT is hay fever?

Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is an over-reaction o f m u c o u s m embranes in the nose to certain p a r t i c l e s su c h as dust, pollen and sometime s e v e n t h e c o ld which mainly affect the nose and eyes.

What causes it?

Hay fever is caused by allergens that trigger the rele a se o f c h e m i c als , s uch a s h i st a m in es , which in turn cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Is it worse at certain times of the day?

Depending on the type of a l l e rg y, sy m p to ms might be worse at certain times of day. Pollen for example, is most abundant in the early morning, although the weather can a l so a ff e c t l e v e ls throughout the day.

What are the symptoms?

The allergic reaction may cause an itchy and

runny nose throughout the months when plants a re in flo w er. O th er symptoms include nasal congestion, headaches and in some cases dizziness similar to when one suffers from vertigo.

How is it treated?

T h ere are d iffere n t w ay s o f tre a tin g h ay fever.

Antihistamines, decongestants and corticoids are the most common as th ey h e lp man ag e th e symptoms. It is also adv is ab le to av o id e x p o s u re to th e s u b s tan ce s which trigger the reaction when possible.

Are there other remedies?

A person can receive s e v era l v a c c in atio n s , known as immunotherapy, to help the body tolerate allergens and imp ro v e th e s y mp to ms ; however this course of treatment must always be prescribed and managed by a qualified allergist.

If you have any questions for Dr Perez Belmonte, please send them to: jefemedico@helicopterossanitarios.com

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Intense cycling could help ward off ageing A QUICK, intense, four minutes of cycling could help stop the ageing process.

It could be the news everyone who hates long workouts has been waiting for, as a US study found that short bursts of intense exercise, such as spinning classes, which are fast cycling classes, can help reverse damage to cells which decline with age.

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT training, helps halt the damage to the cells which start the ageing process.

The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota signed up 72 men and women aged between 18 and 30 and 65 to 80 for HIIT exercises, resistance training using weights, and combined training with longer bouts of cycling and fewer weights sessions.

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT training, helps halt the damage to the cells which start the ageing process.

As well as helping cell ageing, they found that short bursts of exercise improved fitness, cut body fat and can help to prevent diabetes, but it was not so eff ect i ve at i m pr ovi ng m uscl e strength which declines with age.

The volunteers with the greatest improvement in reversing cell damage, carried out four minutes of intensive cycling, followed by three easier minutes, 12 times a week, along with another 90 minutes walking on a treadmill.

The researchers are using their findings to try and develop a dr ug t hat wi l l mimic the effects of exer ci se i n warding off old age.

YOUTHFUL SPIN: Short bursts of intense exercise helps slow down ageing.

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Casual attitude to casual sex NEW research reveals just 72 per cent of under-25’s believe it is important to have regular sexual health screening if in casual relationships.

The Mintel research, which questioned nearly 2,000 internet users, indicates that young men are the most likely to adopt a relaxed attitude towards screening with just two thirds (67 per cent) of 18 to 24-year-old men agreeing that it is im-

portant to have regular sexual health screening, compared to 81 per cent of Brits overall.

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per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds and 49 per cent of 18 to 24-year-old men, agree that it is only necessary to see a doctor if they

have symptoms following unprotected sex. However, one in five (19 per cent) admit they would be too embarrassed to seek professional help if they had a Sexually

19 per cent would be too embarrassed to seek help if they had an STI.

Transmitted Infection (STI).

Lucy Cornford, Head of Beauty and Personal Care, Household, Lifestyles and Brand Research at Mintel, said: “A lack of knowledge plagues the sexual health sector.

Young adults, and young men in particular, display a worrying lack of concern over the dangers of unprotected sex and the consequences of not taking care of sexual health.”

She added that the “rapid growth of free dating apps has facilitated a culture of casual sexual encounters, particularly amongst adults under35.”

Mintel is the world’s leading market intelligence agency.

DATING APPS: Have facilitated a culture of casual sexual encounters.

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SPANIARDS consume nearly double the recommended daily amount of salt.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that adults should consume less than 5g of salt per day, but data published by the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) indicates that the Spanish population consumes an average of 9.7g of salt per day.

The report said that 72 per cent of ingested salt comes from processed foods such as sausages, breads, cheeses and ready-made meals, with many Spaniards not aware of the salt content in the foods they buy.

Experts explain salt can be consumed as ‘visible’ and ‘invisible’ salt. In contrast to the popular belief that salt added during the cooking and seasoning of the dishes (‘visible’ salt) constitutes the highest percentage of salt consumption, this represents only 20 per cent. It is the ‘invisible’ salt, which comes from food, that is the most concern, accounting to around 80 per cent of total salt consumption.

per cent of ingested salt comes from processed foods like sausages, cheese and ready-made meals.

LARGE AMOUNTS: Can have a detrimental effect on health.

Salt is essential, but large amounts can have a detrimental effect on health if consumed in excess. For some years now, Spain has joined the National Salt Reduction Plan of the European Union.

This plan includes studies to know the consumption of salt in the Spanish population and the main sources of salt, the application of public awareness actions and the promotion of food education in the school.

These initiatives, through the AESAN, are part of a broader strategic plan such as the Strategy for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Prevention of Obesity, to help reduce salt intake.

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Famous Dolls of Onil MORE than 300 pieces adorn an exhibition currently on show in Elche of the famous Dolls of Onil.

The CAM Caja Mediterraneo Foundation building hosts the exhibition until May 14 after it arrived in Elche following two months on display in Alicante City.

'The Famous Onil Dolls traces the history of the dolls; a major industry in the province, from 1870 until now.

After it finishes in Elche in May, the exhibition will move on to Murcia and Valencia.

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PADDY’S DAY: Attracts the crowds in Cabo Roig.

CABO ROIG is preparing to turn green tomorrow (Friday March 17) for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.

The event is expecting a bumper turnout of over 10,000 people, making it one of the largest St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Europe, after Dublin.

Activities start just after noon, with TKO

providing music and entertainment throughout the afternoon. The parade will get underway shortly after 3pm, led off by a procession of classic cars and motorbikes, prior to St Patrick himself, followed by the Grand Marshal, local politicians, organisers and dignitaries.

Following them will be numerous floats

from many of the local pubs and business, dance schools, local clubs and associations, all providing entertainment for the spectators along the entire Cabo Roig strip.

There are prizes to be won for the best three floats; €500 is up for grabs for the first prize, plus €300 and €200 for second and third.

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I’ve cancer, now what?

SPECIALISTS from the Oncology Unit at Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja, will respond to some of the most common questions and uncertainties regarding cancer at an informative conference event being held today (Thursday).

The conference ‘I have cancer, now what?,’ takes place at 7pm in Alicante where specialists will discuss the causes of cancer, the ‘one step’ technique and emotional management.

For those interested in attending, a bus service has been organised with one bus leaving at 6pm from the Mercadona roundabout, Playa Flamenca, and another leaving Quironsalud Hospital at 6pm, with a stop at the arches of Quesada.

After the conference there will a small drinks reception for all attendees.

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Library announces cultural programme for everyone ORIHUELA’S Maria Moliner Library has announced its cultural programme for March and April.

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enjoy and where the discovery and learning through reading is a spiritual right.”

This programme also commemorates the 75th anniversary of Miguel Hernandez’s death: “The poet being more present than ever and his immense vital and literary legacy is spread from this place especially to

CULTURAL PROGRAMME: Councillor Mar Ezcurra announces activities taking place at the Maria Moliner Library.

the youngest visitors,” said Ezcurra. This includes the Children’s Creative-Literary Workshop ‘Remembering the Poet Miguel’ which is aimed at children aged from five to 12 and will take place on Thursdays.

On April 6 it will be the turn of the theatrical assembly ‘Miguel Hernandez after the hatred’ a free drama using the adaptation of the poet’s texts in which a review will be made to his life and work. It will be shown to secondary school students in the morning but will be performed to the public at 8pm.

Every first Friday of the month will be story time for children. On April 7 narrator Hector Urien will read at 6pm, followed by ‘Love, sex... and whatever comes up’ at 8pm for adults.

Easter week will also offer children’s activities and creative craft workshops, including two sessions of ‘Family Film’ on April 18 and 27.

Raising funds NUMEROUS fundraising events have been organised for popular entertainer Lynden B. Lynden had a severe stroke a few weeks ago and is unable to work for the foreseeable future.

Fellow entertainers are coming together to raise funds to help support him during this time.

On March 28 head to Bar Washington in La Siesta from 5pm where Cherry K, Andy Copp, Rebecca Holt and No Limit will perform. There will be a raffle and music bingo.

On April 13 from 1pm6pm, El Mundos in Benimar is hosting an event with live entertainment from Samantha Curtis, Tony Francis, Mr Bojanles, Jennifer Trend, A Girl Called Soo, Benny ad Steve Entertainer.

MJ Bar in Quesada is hosting a Race Night on April 27 from 7pm.

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Realist art movement reclaims place in Alicante

WORKS OF ART: Paintings on display until May 14.

THE Caja Mediterraneo Foundation in Alicante has opened a new exposition featuring realist art pieces.

In collaboration with the Arcilla Foundation, which pools hundreds of artists across Spain together, the exposition will have 30 works of art from some of the most distinguished realism and hyper-realism artists in the country.

New Reality includes pieces from Jesus Lozano Saorin, Eduardo Naranjo, Golucho, Jose Luis Corella and many others.

The president of the Arcilla foundation, Modesto Trigo,

said it was “important to show these pieces” as it is “not easy” to find a venue for realist works right now. Loza Saorin said in “200 years this will change.”

Trigo also criticised museums, art fairs and curators for deciding what constitutes ‘contemporary art,’ which often tends to exclude their works despite a piece by Antonio Lopez being the most valuable painting by a living Spanish artist.

The paintings will be on display until May 14 at a showroom on the Avenida Ramon y Cajal, 5, Alicante.

THE Juan Gil-Albert Institute of Culture in Alicante is playing host to a new exhibition by visual artist Raquel Puerta which opened this week and can be visited until April 26.

Entitled ‘Liberations of Reality/Liberations of Identity/ Liberations of Space, the pro-

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A sensory experience ject is being curated by Rocio Guijarro and aims to transform the Casa Bardin gallery into a space for quiet contemplation and meditation.

Both Puerta and Guijarro conducted research into so-

cial behaviour and human behaviour theories from formal, procedural and thematic points of view prior to designing the installations, which were made using casting and embroidery, among

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The finished exhibition invites visitors to conduct an “experimental search of space and the generation of forms, where the sense of sight and touch reinforce the perception of a visual or cognitive image,” according to the artists.

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Marco Pierre White

Ambitious or capricious?

GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE AND GOOD FRIENDS WITH

GARRY WAITE

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HAVE BEEN watching a three-part series called The Replacement. It’s very good and tells the story of a woman architect who is pregnant and needs to find someone to take her place in the practice while she goes on maternity leave. In her absence it would appear that the replacement has eyes on her job, position and reputation within the practice.

Although not as dark and well scripted as this programme, I experienced something similar many years ago.

I was looking for an assistant food and beverage manager for the hotel where I was the Food and Beverage Manager. A colleague of mine was aware of my search and put me in touch with an experienced and ambitious young man.

This guy was a very personable chap and had the qualities I was looking for. I took him on.

The General Manager liked him as did the area director and soon he proved himself to be a good addition to the team.

He was always volunteering to take on some of my load and in return for his enthusiasm I imparted as much knowledge of the business and the operation in partic-

ular as I could.

Months went by and I was due a holiday, I hadn’t had one for over a year and I was looking forward to it. I knew the place would be in good hands so I went with the confidence that all would be well in my absence.

Unfortunately while away I contracted some sort of virus and on my return was not able to go back to work for a further 10 days. When I eventually said that I was free to come back, I was informed that in my absence they had reorganised the hotel’s management structure and - you guessed it! - my position was no longer!! I had been replaced!!

I had turned him into a mini me, he had met my clients, was playing tennis with the boss and generally making himself indispensable. The pole to success can be slippery, in order to climb it, it pays to have the right gloves!! Perhaps boxing gloves?

The irony of this story is, I met up with my nemesis a couple of years later. I asked how things were going and he told me a familiar story. He had done with another exactly what I had done with him. Trusted him, encouraged and taught.

Obviously too well. Had he learnt anything? “Yes,” he said, “don’t be generous with your knowledge and play everything close to your chest” - ‘et tu Brute?’ comes to mind!!

DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE SMILE - Look behind it!!

Did I learn anything from this? Yes, never go on holiday because if you do, when you get back, the chances are you’ll find someone sitting at your desk!!

THOSE READERS FROM the west of England may well remember Thornbury Castle just outside of Bristol. The castle was built as a residence in 1511 for Edward Stafford the then 3rd Duke of Buckingham. However the Duke ran into a spot of bother with Henry VIII being accused of treason and so met his demise at the end of the executioner’s axe. Henry confiscated the house and used it himself, staying there in 1535 for 10 days on his honeymoon with new bride Anne Boleyn.

Following the English Civil War, the castle fell into disrepair, but was renovated in 1824 by the Howard family. Between 1966 and 1986 the castle was operated as one of the UK’s top restaurants by Kenneth Bell MBE with staff that included a soon to be food writer Nigel Slater and now a MasterChef New Zealand judge Simon Gault, honing their culinary craft.

I first met Kenneth in 1974. No one deserved to be lord of the manor more than him. He had an air of aristocracy about him and was a fine mine host. He also has a major claim to fame in as much as that during his reign the hotel restaurant gained one of the very few Michelin stars in Great Britain at the time.

THORNBURY: Famous Grade 1 listed castle and hotel.

Kenneth retired after he sold the property for an undisclosed sum and it was eventually owned and operated by Van Essen Hotels. In 2011, following the administration of Van Essen Hotels, the property was on the market for 7.5 million pounds and was bought by Luxury Family Hotels as part of a 30 million pound purchase of a seven strong portfolio.

IN THIS WEEK’S WINE CORNER I am introducing you to a wine from one of my favourite white wine growing areas of Spain. Galicia! Most enthusiastic consumers will immediately know Rias Baixas famous for Albariño, but not all of our readers will know the other areas of denomination, Monterei, Ribeira Sacra, Ribeiro and Valdeorras.

Galicia is a typically complex wine region, it has a variety of climates (Atlantic to Continental) and soil (granite to slate).

One of the most interesting of these areas is Valdeorras, the easternmost wine region of Galicia, where the best vineyards are planted on terraces on the steep sides of the Sil river.

Like many other wine regions in Spain, the area is being rediscovered by a new, young generation of talented winemakers, willing to make elegant wine with a sense of place. The two best in Valdeorras are Telmo Rodriguez and Rafael Palacios.

Rafael grew up in a wine family and, having left the family estate in 2004, settled in the Val do Bibei part of Valdeorras, w h e r e h e w o r k s w i t h t e r ra c e d p l o t s o f Godello grape which are locally known as ‘sorte,’ some of which are 720 metres high.

All vineyard work and harvest is done by hand - crippling, but rewarding, work.

Th e w i n e I a m w r i t i n g a b o u t t h i s w e e k i s A s Sortes. Made from a selection of the older vines of each plot, some of which are almost 100 years old, this wine is a benchmark for Godello. Structure, complexity, intensity, character, freshness... it has it all. It bears a great resemblance to Burgundy and I

The castle is now for sale again for offers in excess of 8.5 million pounds. Set in 14 acres of landscaped grounds this 28 bedroom Grade 1 listed building has a two rosette restaurant and conference and banqueting facilities. So if your back pocket is bulging and you fancy being ‘King of the Castle’ then it’s being marketed by Savills. I’ll just go and check my bank balance!!

am sure on a blind tasting even the most competent taster will be surprised to find out it that it’s Spanish!

Tasting notes show it has a striking nose showing freshly podded peas, green apple, fresh pastry and toasty citrus - deep and complex but still fresh and inviting.

The palate has that pleasing oiliness which coats the mouth with what can only be described as an ‘English garden’ crunch, combining gooseberry, Granny Smith apple, and a mineral character that invokes the deep savoury flavour of black kale. It’s a savoury, rich beauty that will triumph with food but is complex and satisfying enough to drink on its own.

It has some vintages, most notably 2014 which of course is still drinking well. Again it isn’t cheap for a white wine, costing around 25/30€ a bottle.

I have said for a long time now that Spain is now producing astonishingly good wines to compete with some of the best in the world.

It’s hard to think that 30 odd years ago we seemed to be limited to Monopole, Marques de Caceres and Esmeralda. Having said that I do still try and avoid white Rioja!

GALICIAN WINE: With Burgundy overtones.

ON THAT NOTE I will bid you farewell until next week and should aspiring restaurateurs need some help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact me. A toast to Good Food, Good Wine and Good friends.

Garry Waite is a well-known foodie and restaurateur as well as a Hospitality Management Consultant. If you are contemplating setting up an operation in Spain, or indeed having problems with an existing project contact him on garrywaite@euroweeklynews.com.

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OBSCURE OWNERS: Paid extra tax rather than reveal their identity.

Mystery owners raise eyebrows

By Matthew Elliott THE cheapest property sold in the UK for a long time was a Birmingham house bought in January. The semi-detached with three bedrooms in Northfield sold for just £14,760 (€17,000). That’s a far cry from the most expensive sale of 2017 so far, a Kensington detached mega-mansion that went for a startling £24.2 million (€28 million).

There are hundreds of superrich foreigners with homes

valued at more than €20 million in the UK capital. But, thanks to clever accounting, it’s almost impossible to find out who they are.

In 2013 the government decided to put an end to the mystery and impose a huge tax on owners who masked themselves behind offshore companies and other smoke and mirror schemes. But most of the owners have elected to pay an extra €250,000 a year in tax rather than reveal their true identities.

Data from 2016 revealed that there are 210 such properties in London alone, most sitting idle and empty while the mysterious owners stump up huge taxes. At anywhere from €20120 million it is the property investment that counts, not pesky government charges.

Offshore companies now own almost all of London’s most expensive properties. Police have investigated homes worth a combined €210 million for suspected involvement in money-laundering schemes.

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Stronger than ever before

By Matthew Elliott HOUSE prices in Spain saw their biggest annual rise since the bursting of the housing bubble in 2007. Comple te da ta for 2016 is now in a nd makes for extremely optimistic reading.

It was the third consecutive year of growth and the best since 2007.

Prices rose by a robust 4.7 per cent last year, well above the European average. It was the third consecutive ye a r of grow th a nd the be s t s inc e 2007 w he n pric e s ros e by 9.8 pe r cent. As recently as 2013 they had decreased by 13.7 per cent, which demonstrates the incredible improvements seen in the last three years.

New homes fared especially well last year, with prices rising by 6.5 per cent. The figures may still be some way off those seen in the boom years, but are more sustainable by virtue of their moderation.

NEW HOMES: Fared especially well last year.

At the end of the year the average va lue pe r s quar e m et r e st ood at â‚Ź1,512. In 2008 it reached a peak of â‚Ź2,101. It may take some time to hit those numbers again but the broader health and global appeal of the Spanish property market is stronger than ever.

The new year has already begun well. House prices clocked a 1.8 per cent year-on-year increase in February. Foreclosures also saw a dramatic drop, 30 per cent lower in 2016 than in 2015, which points to the broader favourability of financial conditions for property investors

Time to build homes SPAIN needs to build more than 120,000 new homes every year until 2022 if it is to keep up with demand.

From 2022 to 2026 the country will need another 156,000 per annum, and almost 160,000 after that.

It sounds like a lot but it’s not impossible. During the boom years, Spain built almost 300,000 homes. That declined to below 70,000 in the recession and now the construction industry is once again preparing for serious business.

A level of around 150,000 per year is considered sustainable.

Andalucia, Valencia, Madrid and Catalonia will, unsurprisingly, require the most new homes.

An interesting side note is that the Spanish population is expected to decline until 2030 as the country continues to see young people leave and fertility rates drop.

The housing model of the future looks set to see less people in larger homes, contrasting with the past when you might find four generations in two bedrooms. An expanding middle class of childless couples or singles are eager to get on the housing ladder now that the recession is finally over.

With rents reaching record highs and new fixed rate mortgages available, the demand to buy is there. Spain simply needs to build.

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Succession planting can show dividends

By Graeme Tyrrell IT is time to start preparing the vegetable garden for the summer harvest.

Planting earlier in spring than northern Europe gardens gives a great bonus when living in Spain.

The longer growing season allows for an extended period of harvest of tomatoes, capsicum, and a host of other popular and exotic vegetables. If you want to maximise production, the secret to a prolonged harvest is succession planting.

Succession planting is based on planting enough plants to produce what you need on a regular basis rather

than the normal mass planting at the optimum time to fill the garden which creates a feast and famine harvest.

It does have some risks to plant early and late in the season with frosts or adverse weather affecting the production, but as only a small number are planted with each succession, it is a small risk to total production. Harvest is more useful when it is spread over a longer period and you can enjoy the fresh produce more regularly.

Succession planting can also be used to ensure your garden is always in production as spent crops are replaced by the next seasonal crop.

I usually plant lettuce every month

CARROTS: Shown at different stages of growth.

throughout autumn, winter and spring.

I start planting tomatoes in March, usually just a few and plant more each month until August, changing the vari-

eties from early to late in order to match planting times. Some years it works well to have very early toma-

toes, other years the first planting fails but the second is ready to start picking in just a few weeks. So I don’t miss out on a harvest and always have as long a season as possible for the year.

It doesn’t work with all vegetables to have monthly planting. I find cauliflower and broccoli tend to produce at the same time as those around them even if only young. For these I don’t plant too many and give a two to three month interval of planting.

The most successful monthly planting succession vegetables (when in season) are lettuce, beans, peas, corn, carrots, radish, onions, tomatoes, spinach, beets and other salad green.

Water an important feature WHEN one visits a number of the properties built by the Moors in Spain, it becomes obvious that water played an incredibly important role in life at the time, with its catchment not only being a method of survival, but its very existence being a pleasure.

Whilst current properties do not allow for a modern riad and pool within the home, it is still perfectly possible to place a small water feature within an apartment or house and the sound of water can be both comforting and surprisingly pleasant.

If you have a garden, the options are much greater and a pond or fountain isn’t just something to look at, but can add moisture to the air on a hot day and attract brightly coloured birds and dragonflies.

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I HAD a call from a gentleman that informed me he had put his Dobermann to sleep due to illness, the dog was 12 years.

Of course he was devastated.

They have another four dogs.

A few nights later they were in bed when they heard terrible fighting going on downstairs.

The Cocker Spaniel had nearly

bitten one dog’s nose off and they were all injured. Reluctantly he took the Spaniel to the vet and put the dog to sleep. He explained that the Spaniel looked at him as if to say Dad why are you doing this? The man was in a terrible state and called me to ask if he had done the right thing.

I immediately said no. The pack hierarchy had now changed and sometimes this causes fights. If dogs start fighting dogs it has to be established which dog is the new leader (in many cases it needs an expert to help you).

The new top dog is to be loved 10 times more and fed first. We keep using his name and touching and cuddling him as a favourite. We are showing this dog that he is a top dog.

The fighting then stops.

However I would stress that

this does not work with fighting females. There is no known way to stop fighting and terrible injuries. Best to rehome one of them.

When a dog places his paws and chest on the hindquarters of another dog like mounting this is normal and common canine behaviour. In most cases, it is NOT a sexual behaviour unless the dog is thrusting. In young puppies, it is a play behaviour. In older dogs, it is a method of communication, the dog who is mounting the other dog is generally displaying dominance.

Quite often owners who have brought another dog into the family get upset when they see the younger dog mounting or biting the rear legs of the resident dog. It is best not to correct the behaviour, it is very normal. Sometimes this is when the status of the young dog is changing in the pack and the younger dog becomes the top dog.

Trying to understand this behaviour it might be worth thinking how children as they grow into adults sometimes take care and make decisions for their parents as they get old.

The human pack also changes!

My daughter always bosses me around!

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Dog judge is slammed over no frills request THE dog grooming world is up in arms over a ban on bows for shih tzus at Crufts dog show.

An experienced judge of the breed, Pat Maule, took to a Facebook group to ask those intending to show their dogs to use: “plain elastic band holding the topknot only please,” inadvertently offending breeders all over the world.

The request was in accordance with UK Kennel Club regulations, which were changed in November 2016 to state: “it is strongly recommended that the

hair on head is tied up without adornment.”

Yet breeders in other countries, where bows and adornments are not frowned upon, harshly criticised the judge and questioned her abilities, leading her to make further statements to the press: “I’m supposedly unable to judge under a bow. I’ve been awarding certificates for 26 years and have more experience in the breed than most.

In America the bow is used to hide faults from judges and we don’t want that in the UK,” she told Dog World magazine.

TOPKNOT: But plain elastic band only please.

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SPONSORED BY ALARMS ALARMS & CCTV: All types, quality systems, very reasonable, guaranteed. Tel: 966 797 370 / 662 243 099 (250514)

BOATS FOR SALE MACGREGOR 26X Sailing Boat Can also do 20 knots for Jet Skiing Imm Cond. New Sails, Reupholstered 50hp refurbished engine & auxiliary.

Galvanised 4 wheel trailer. Lying in Lorca.

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BUILDING SERVICES J & J PAINTERS. Inside outside - clean - fast - low cost. Torrevieja - Orihuela Costa and surrounding areas. Tel: 650 363 159 (244772)

BUSINESS OPP. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE FROM 4,900 EUROS. 697 834 934 (248081)

CARAVANS WE BUY, sell & transport all makes of static caravans 630 055 418 Elsyd7@hotmail.com (249246)

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CHARITIES/CHURCHES LA SIESTA EVANGELICAL CHURCH on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja is a friendly, English speaking Church. We hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.00 am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and 11.00 am on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.) On the 1st and 3rd

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Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.00 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, called Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For more information see our website www.lasies taevangelicalchurch.org or telephone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108.

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH, La Fustera. For more info: contact Frank Bentley on 966 495 188 (95461) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IS ALCOHOL COSTING YOU MORE THAN MONEY? Drinking to excess not only affects your health it can spill over into every other aspect of your life – damaging everything that is important to you. Englishspeaking AA meetings are held throughout the Costa Blanca from Valencia City to Murcia. Anyone wishing to attend a meeting or discuss a possible drinking problem contact Costa Blanca North: *648 169 045* or Costa Blanca South: *625 912 078* or Costa Calida *679 385 105*.

All calls are treated in the strictest confidence. AA in German: 645 456 075; Spanish: 679 212 535; Flemish: 635 047 053; and Scandinavian: 659 779 222. www.aacostablanca.org (93323) ROUNDABOUT CHARITY SHOP. We are now into summer and very soon we will be feeling the heat! It is time therefore for another visit to the shop where you might find a bargain or two. Choose from the clothing selection, jewellery, household goods, books or bric a brac. There is usually something there for everyone —- but not always.

Charitable donations have recently been made to The Alzheimers Centre, Cancer Research and The Amigos Ambulance Service. We still need your help with donations etc.

Please keep them coming in!

We are situated on Avenida Del Furs close to the Fountain Roundabout and immediate left by Don Colchon bed shop.

(93325) THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, Torrevieja Branch, meet at 17.00 on the first Wednesday of each month at the Restaurante El Paraiso,

Urb. Jardin del Mar 3 (behind Carrefour), Torrevieja. Contact Paul Edwards, Chairman 618 644 934 or Margaret Forshaw, Secretary 966 921 996. (95455) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Orihuela Costa - covering from Punta Prima to San Javier. The branch meets at Olympia restaurant, Mil Palmeras on 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 19.30pm. More info can be found on branch website www.orihuelacostarbl.co.uk.

(95457) HELP VEGA BAJA. We are a non-profit making organisation that helps and supports anyone, without prejudice, in times of need or crisis within the Vega Baja area. Our offices are based in San Miguel at Calle Lope de Vega 46 (Tel 966 723 733), Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4 (Tel 965 704 282). Both offices are open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and the Helpdesk at La Marina is open every Thursday (10 am to 1.30 pm) at the Hope Fellowship Church (opposite the Thursday Market site) at Avda de Justo Antonio Quesada, Urb. La Marina (Tel 615770145). We are online at www.helpvegabaja.com and also on Facebook. You can email the San Miguel Centre at office@helpvegabaja.com We also have a 24 hour Emergency help-line which is available to both members and non-members on 966 723 733 (95456) THE BAKER FOUNDATION for SPIRITUAL AWARENESS. 16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Sunday Service every week 11am to 12 noon, everyone welcome. For further details please phone/fax 966 760 665 (95458) THE PHILIP SCOTT LODGE No 10671 of the RAOB meets every Friday in the Bar Catorce, Benijofar. Please call the secretary, Colin Bird on 693 287 614 for further information. (95459) CHARITY BOOK STALL PEGO THURSDAY MARKET. Selection of over 500 books, all proceeds given to the elderly/disabled of Pego and local Animal Rescue. More stock always required please contact Chrissie 965 977 228/617 647 395 (95460) CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (MABS) MURCIA/MAR MENOR Help and support is just a phone call away, Avda Rio Nalón, Tel: 693 275 779 (95462)

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PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am & Thursday at 5pm for Prayer and Praise and Worship. Home groups meet during the week.

All welcome from any church background or none. For further information www.pi larchurch.org Reg No: 2009SG/A (95463) TORREVIEJA Christian Fellowship (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holidaymakers are welcome to attend our services with communion and ‘kids church’ each Sunday at 10.30am. We have a Fellowship Meeting (Bible Study) each Wednesday at 6.00pm.

For further information see our website www.tcfSpain.org or tel 966 700 391.

THE AIRCREW ASSOCIATION COSTA BLANCA BRANCH. Former & serving aircrews of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are welcome to join this convivial & friendly organisation, now in its 21st year. www.aca costablanca.org or call the Secretary on: 966 495 042 THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION JAVEA BRANCH meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month @ Scallops Rest on the Arenal at 11.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend as a visitor and join the branch if they wish. Anyone needing any help or advice on welfare, or any information regarding the branch can contact either Sheila on 965 791 270 or Roger on 965 790 123 TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets each Friday 2.45pm to 5pm in The Annex, (behind Age Concern Centre), Calle Paganini, Urb. La Siesta. Our aim is to support stroke survivors and their carers by a range of facilities from speech therapy, rehabilitation exercise, group discussion etc. For info: Louie 966 718 964 or 965 071 920, e-mail: strokesupportgroup@hotmail.c om Donations and further voluntary helpers are needed and guest speakers with relevant knowledge or experience are very welcome. (95473) THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets 1st Monday of every month (except July and August) at Bar Sioux , Avda Escandinavia GA at 7pm for 7.30pm prompt. For further info contact Brian, Branch Secretary on 639 917 971 / email secretarybr3606@gmail.com (95474) CAMPELLO CONTRA CANCER in conjunction with AECC Association Español Contra Cancer has opened a charity shop

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at C/Virgen de los Desamparados No 13 (next door to Mas y mas) El Campello. The shop is open Mon-Fri 10 - 2pm and is run by unpaid volunteers and all monies raised goes to the AECC. We urgently need donations of clothes, books, large and small furniture etc, and we will arrange collection of large items. We need volunteers to help out in the shop and also clothes rails, shelves etc. for display. Please support your local Cancer charity and if you wish to obtain literature or simply talk to someone. Please stop by at the shop. Contact Mina or Trisha. Tel 650 071 278 or 610 921 413 e-mail aecc_campello@hotmail.com ( INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Calle Urbano Arregui 23, Torrevieja Evangelical non-denominational Sunday services 11am Children’s church 11am House groups in Torrevieja, Los Balcones, San Javier Ladies meeting Thursdays 11am. Pastor, Rafael Restrepo All nationalities welcome 966 799 273 / 660 127 276. (95476) ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION (Costa Blanca). The aim of the Association is to bring together not just ex Royal Marines, but ex Service personnel with an affinity to the Royal Marines. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at Casa Ventura, San Luis Urbanisation, at 6.30pm. For further details Hon Sec 965 724 652 FREEMASONRY Are you aware that Freemasonry is thriving on the Costa Blanca?

There are various lodges meeting up throughout the Valencia region. If you already are a Mason or simply wish to know more about Freemasonry in Spain please contact Harry Palmer Membership Committee Tel: 966 712 326 or email: palmers.quesa da@yahoo.co.uk (95477) ROYAL AIR FORCES Association Branch #1359 Costa Blanca The Branch meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the El Paraiso Restaurant located close to the Carrefour Supermarket in Torrevieja. The meeting starts at 1430 hrs. You do not have to be an ex-member of the RAF to join this friendly Association which supports

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the welfare of the RAF family and provides a social hub for ex RAF members and their friends. For further information about the Association and its activities please contact the Chairman on 692 508 916 or the Welfare Officer on 615 048 892 or visit our website: www.rafacb.com.

THE SPIRITUALIST CENTRE, Benijofar meets at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at 7 p.m. Also, every alternate Thursday from 23rd February, there is an Development/ Awareness Circle where you can develop your skills commencing at 6.30 p.m. Spiritual healing is available every Sunday and Tuesday after the service. The Divine Service with Mediumship on 19th March will be taken by Len Cox. Annette Rogers will take the Evening of Mediumship on Tuesday, 21st March. The Divine Service with Mediumship, on Sunday, 26th March will be taken by George Lawson (UK Medium). Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualist centre-benijofar.com New email is phoenixchurch23 @gmail.com or info@spiritual istcentre-benijofar.com Identi ficacion Fiscal G54713789.

CHIMNEY SWEEP PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP. Family Business established over 60 years. 660 478 881 (250722)

DAMP www.dryzone-espana.com - We are the longest established Damp Proofing company in Spain. We can cure Rising Damp, leaking Flat Roof or Terrace problems quickly & safely. We can make your Underbuild Dry. Villa Paint Due! We can protect your villa & stop PENETRATING DAMP with a Protective Coating. Call us for a survey now; Tel: 634 322 672 (250384)

ELECTRICIAN MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (247328)

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MOBILITY Scooter for sale.

Excellent condition. Contact 602 547 878 (250675)

PET TRAVEL UK Family pet transporters Spain/UK. Travel with your pets for free. All air conditioned vehicles (no vans) www.pettraveluk.co.uk. Removals also arranged in other vehicles. Tel UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (250330)

HOUSE SHARE MATURE lady wishes to rent house as a house share, luxury 4 bed villa with large pool and Jacuzzi. You will need a car.

No strings attached. 400€ a month. Near San Miguel. Contact 602 510 977. (250666)

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Buildings and contents cover from just 82 euros per year and cars from 120 euros. Tel 966 787 123 / 622 275 561 / 686 116 297 / email info@sosinsur anceinspain.com (250254)

INTERNET GET YOUR business noticed online! Make sure that expats in Spain can find your product, service, restaurant, bar or shop. Contact Spain’s newest and brightest online directory TODAY. Call 952 561 245 or email mark.w@euroweek lynews.com for more details.

METAL WORK MOBILE Metal Work Any welding or plasma cutting work carried out. For a free quote call 639 487 503 (250579) www.eriksmetalwork.com. ALL METAL WORK UNDERTAKEN. Costa Calida. stan@eriksmet alwork.com. 636 050 008.

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PET CHARITY EASYHORSE CARE RESCUE CENTRE. We aim to rescue HORSES. If you would like to DONATE please call 965 967 033 or sales@easyhorsecare .net www.easyhorsecare.net or call Sue 652 021 980 (95706)

WE ARE currently the market leader in our country in the sale of direct car, motorbike, home and company fleet insurance. Since we started out in 1995, our philosophy has always been to offer an excellent service with the best prices in the market. For the most competitive quotes in English, call Linea Directa on 902 123 309. (200726)

WANTED WANTED Cars, vans, caravans, 4 X 4’s British Spanish 600 781 873 ibuyany car@hotmail.com (247445)

MUSIC TUITION PIANO, Keyboard, Organ, Qualified Teacher. Please call 606 984 535 (245713)

PERGOLA COVERS TAILOR made, durable canvas, sails, umbrella, spa and BBQ covers. Mazarron based, and at Procomobel Market, Guardamar Saturday mornings. 667 879 399 kruger canopies@yahoo.co.uk

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MOBILITY MOBILITY equipment wanted. Cash paid. Scooters, wheelchairs etc etc Phone Will´s 602 547 878 (250603)

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SPAMA GANDIA SHELTER. Dog and cat rescue registered charity, La Safor area. 500 animals awaiting re-homing.

Shelter open 7 days a week 12noon - 2.00pm & 3.30pm 7.00pm. (Spanish speaking staff) or phone Gail 962 896 118. Visit our website for directions. www.spama.org and view our new blog at www.spama-safor.blog.com.es PLEASE HELP US TO HELP THEM (95707) P.E.P.A. VOLUNTEERS & FOSTER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED. By fostering an abandoned dog, or spending a few hours each week on our telephone helpline, you could help save the lives of many animals. Please call: 650 304 746. For more information browse our website: www.pepaspain.com EURO WEEKLY NEWS CLASSIFAX AGENT (95708) GATAMI ORGANISATION, to help kittens and cats, looking for good homes, also spaying wild cats in the community.

Kittens require adoption, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, defleed. We also need volunteers to help Car boot sale in Polop on Sundays Tel Anna: 966 806 976 / 654 729 977

MR FIXIT. For all your electrical, plumbing, general & appliance & boiler repairs. No call out charge. 698 320 434 (247328)

POOLS POOL MAINTENANCE Repairs, Spares and Leak Testing. Call 965 725 565 / 676 945 360 www.pooltechspain.com (248286)

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CIUDAD QUESEDA Villa 500m2 plot, 4 double bedrooms, large bathroom and shower room. Large Balcony, Cloakroom, lounge dinner, large kitchen (white goods included). Oil central heating though out. Double glazed conservatory, car port. 10x8 solar heated pool. Screened BBQ area, plus much more seeing is believing. 340,000€.

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REMOVALS & STORAGE MAN AND VAN UK - Spain. 2 vans travelling twice a month, Murcia - North / South UK. Storage in Spain. Tel 610 846 260 or 0044 751 918 6355 email van.man@hotmail.co.uk (249229) UK - SPAIN -Anywhere Europe! Masses of experience. New clean vehicles.

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UK-SPAIN-IRELAND. Removals with the personal touch. Pets carried with care 965 696 750 / 0044 (0) 7447 918 589 e-mail chrisy ounge73979@aol.com (249024) SPANISH MOVES Small removals and deliveries.

Spain/UK Budget prices. Last minute jobs undertaken. www.spanishmoves.net. Pet transport also arranged in our air conditioned pet/people carriers. Telephone UK 0800 612 4922 or Spain 960130537 (250330)

who work in the UK. Earn from £952 - £1,456 for 2 weeks. Good written/spoken English, British or EU Passport required. Contact Sandra on 658 965 204 or email s.field@consultus care.com (253024) EARN 300€ to 2,500€ per month working with a reputable British PLC. Flexible Hours. No Selling. Local Training & Support. For more information go to www.the-vistagroup.com (251438) FIELD SALES positions available. Must have own transport, English and Spanish preferred, but not essential, must have local knowledge of the area and be smart and presentable.

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Take the plunge with one of the above ground pools. Best of all “No Planning Permission Required” Tel: 634 322 672.

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Concept and classics

By Matthew Elliott SOME of the most outlandish concept cars seen in the 21st century made their debut as the 2017 Geneva Motor Show got into full swing.

Though most of the concepts will always be mere ideas rather than reality, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the future landscape of the motoring industry.

Among them were the Jaguar IPEUGEOT INSTINCT: Autonomous and drive modes.

Pace, the conceptual forerunner to the firm’s first fully electric vehicle.

From Mercedes was a new GT concept, an AMG powered by a 4.0 litre v8 twin-turbocharged engine with an electric motor. Theoretically it can hit 100kph in less than three seconds.

There was the Peugeot Instinct, which brings the ‘Internet of Things’ into the driver’s seat with a speechenabled personal assistant and both au-

tonomous and drive modes. Renault raised eyebrows with a lightweight electric four-wheel drive made of carbon fibre and kevlar boasting Formula E standard controls.

But it wasn’t just the future being represented at the show. The retroverse was on full display too with a rollicking repertoire of Fords, Mon-

teverdis, Mercedes and Porsches reaching out to classic fans.

A 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Pagoda stood out with its fresh red paintwork. There was a 1963 Porsche 901, a Monteverdi High Speed 375 C, first unveiled in 1971 and now lingering in a Swiss museum, and a Ford Focus RS WRC originally built for the late Colin McRae in 1999.

Aston’s new car models ASTON MARTIN is designing a new mid-engined super car t o t ake on t he McLaren 720S and Ferrari 488 GTB. The car is earmarked to launch in 2021, two years after its first mid-engined model, the Valkyrie, hits the market in 2019.

It will be built in Gaydon, Warwickshire, alongside the DB11, the Vantage, due to be r epl aced by a spor t i er version later this year, and t he Vanqui sh, whi ch i s schedul ed t o m ove i nt o front-engined supercar territory in 2018.

Also in the pipeline is the DBX SUV, which will be constructed at the company’s new factory at St Athan in Wales.

In addition there will be two Lagonda models with a saloon due in2020 and an SUV in 2022.

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ROAD TEST by Nick Fletcher

The Subaru Outback THE Subaru Outback is a formidable off-roader which is also very good to drive on the tarmac, making it ideal for those whose lifestyle mixes urban and rural activities.

It is quite refined to drive, is well equipped, looks smart and classy and Subaru has an excellent reputation for reliability so it ticks many boxes for potential buyers, with prices starting from €37,844 (£32,680).

While the 2.0 litre diesel will be the choice of many, those seeking sharper performance can have the 172 hp 2.5 litre petrol model which still offers 14.3 kpl, pretty good for such a large vehicle, and this version – the Outback entry-level model was the one I tested.

It is labelled SE Lineartronic and has CVT auto transmission with all-wheel-drive, and delivers a top speed of 209 kph and a 0-100 kph time of 10.2 seconds - quick by class standards.

Underway, this engine pulls smoothly and quietly and the

CVT box changes with minimal fuss. With nicely-weighted steering too, everything combines to give a refined drive on smooth surfaces, though on heavily-potholed roads, you do feel the bumps. The Outback also feels quite nimble in town, easy to handle and park.

On the open road it corners well and while, as with most vehicles in this sector, there is an element of body roll, it is well-controlled with reassuring grip and the overall ride quality is very good.

The exterior of the Outback makes a strong and quite classy visual statement, and while the cabin is laid out for functionality rather than style, its understatement is no detriment to the overall good impression.

There is plenty of room for five occupants, and the boot space of 559 litres (expanding to 1,848 litres) is substantial.

This entry-level version comes with an extensive standard equipment list which in-

cludes alloy wheels, roof rails, powered tailgate, sunroof, body-cladding, touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth, satnav, Starlink connectivity, adaptive cruise control, climate control, leather upholstery, auto emergency braking, and engine stop-start.

The Outback comes over as a well-built no-nonsense contender with plenty of standard kit and Subaru’s top reputation for dependability.

Model tested is UK-specification and equipment levels and prices may vary in other markets.

Stats panel: Model: Subaru Outback SE Engine: 2.5 litre petrol • Transmission: CVT automatic Performance: 0-100 kph 10.2 seconds, top speed 209 kph Economy: 14.3 kpl combined • Emissions: 163g/km

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Eurogolf Medal and the Birthday Cup SAN MIGUEL: Has been a long time since they played this course.

SMGS at El Plantio IT had been a long time since SMGS played at El Plantio having abandoned a visit a few years ago after finding the course in poor condition. On March 8 SMGS returned and whilst it has recovered to some degree it is not back to what it was.

The stand out scores of the day were Keith Stevenson (36) and Jamie Rorison (39) who happened to be playing each other in their first round singles match in this year’s SMGS match play competition.

Keith had the misfortune of coming up against the only player to break his handicap whilst playing to his own, losing four and three. In the other first round matches Ivor Turkington beat Norman Padmore five and four and Steve Higgins beat Nick Spicer one up. A second round match saw Steve Davis beat

Brian Mulligan five and three.

Results Bronze category: 3rd Wenche Westburg (33 on CB), 2nd Ron Stenhouse (35), and 1st Keith Stevenson with 36 points.

Silver category: 3rd Norman Cahill (32), 2nd Steve Davis (33) and 1st Ivor Turkington with 34 points.

Gold category: 3rd Eva Pettersson (32), 2nd Barry Roehrig (33), and 1st Jamie Rorison with 39 points.

The Abacus was awarded to Ray Smithers. The Best Guest prize was won by Billy Stewart with 25 points. Nearest the pins on the par 3’s (open to all) went to Eva Pettersson (7), John Osborne (9), Phil de Lacy (14) and Nick Spicer (18). www.smgs.org

ON Thursday March 9, a beautiful sunny day, Eurogolf played its monthly medal off the plates plus incorporated the Birthday Cup, donated by a member many years ago.

Category 1: 1st Pete Cleaver 73.

2nd Colin Daye-Gretton 74 c/b. 3rd Bob Buckeridge 74. Category 2: 1st Carin Van Der Krise 73. 2nd Stan Low c/b 74. 3rd Bert Lawson 74.

Category 3: 1st Tony Stanley 72. 2nd Ken Brett 73. 3rd Steve Darlington 74. Category 4: 1st Kevin Bonser 70.

2nd Bev Fairhurst 75. 3rd Jan Shorley 76.

Best front: 9 John Barraclough 33.5. Best back 9: Bev Evans 33.5.

Best guest: Kerry Jones 82. NTPs: 5th Pino Perito, 11th Dave Bryce, 12th in two Pete Cleaver, 15th Pete Cleaver, 17th Glo Manning.

The overall and Birthday Cup winner was Kevin Bonser and the football draw was won by Ed Silvester, Andrea Darlington, Ian Stewart, Bob Buckeridge and Fred Reeve.

Tuesday March 7 saw the Tuesday

EUROGOLF MEMBERS: Played on a beautiful sunny day.

Toffs play the normal Stableford competition and the results were Category 1 (0-14): 1st John Barraclough 37. 2nd David Gregson 34 c/b. 3rd Bob Buckeridge 34. Category 2 (1519): 1st John Rush 34 c/b. 2nd Alan Venables 34. 3rd Dave Nichols 33.

Category 3 (20-25): 1st Steve Sayers 41. 2nd Bev Fairhurst 31. 3rd Jim Weston 30. Category 4 (26-36): 1st Norman Woods 38. 2nd Lauraine

Walker 34. 3rd Gina Ashworth 34 c/b Overall Toffs winner: Steve Sayers 41. Best front 9: Linda Lynch 19.

Best back 9: Sue Gillette 18. NTPs: 5th Arty Crammon, 11th Bev Evans, 12th in two George McCallum, 15th David Gregson and 17th Bert Lawson. Football draw: Debbie Weedon, Ed Silvester x 2, Monique Reeve and Gary Grierson. www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

Imps, Lions, Scotland and Windies all blown away!

Tony Matthews International Sports A former player and now the world’s most prolific author of football books with almost 150 published since 1975, Tony is also the sports correspondent for Spectrum Radio and lives on La Pilica in the Sierra Cabrera Mountains overlooking Turre.

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FOOTBALL: AFTER FAC semi-final and European last 16 action, which saw Arsenal hammer gutsy Lincoln City 5-0 in the former, having crashed 5-1 at home to Bayern Munch for a 10-2 aggregate Champions League defeat, Premiers h i p fix-

JONATHAN JOSEPH: His hattrick of tries helped England beat Scotland.

tures return this weekend with Bournemouth v Swansea, Crystal Palace v Watford, Everton v Hull, Stoke v Chelsea, Sunderland v Burnley, WBA v Arsenal and West Ham v Leicester on Saturday, followed by Manchester City v Liverpool, Middlesbrough v Manchester United and Tottenham (fresh from a 6-0 FA Cup romp over Millwall) v Southampton on Sunday.

Tomorrow night, Bristol City play Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday meet Reading in the Championship while on Saturday, promotion-chasing Newcastle visit Birmingham, Leeds play Brighton and Fulham entertain Wolves.

In FL1, Fleetwood play Wi m b l e d o n and Sheffield United (top) take on Charlton and FL2 leaders Doncaster visit Leyton Ori-

ent and Plymouth meet Morecambe.

SPL champions-elect Celtic travel to Dundee, Aberdeen play Hearts and Rangers (under new manager Pedro Caixinha) meet Hamilton.

We also have the second legs of the FA Vase semi-finals with Midlands clubs Bromsgrove Sporting and Coleshill Town sighting Wembley!

Earlier this week, Leicester (1-2 down) and Manchester City (5-3 up) played Sevilla and Monaco respectively in the return legs of their last 16 Champions League ties. Tonight Manchester United (level at 11) meet Rostov in their home Europa League second leg encounter.

The Scottish Cup semi-finals will feature Celtic v Rangers (who drew 1-1 in the SPL last Sunday) and Aberdeen v Hibs while the FA Cup semi-finals (both at Wembley) will feature Arsenal against Manchester City and Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur.

RUGBY: On Saturday, we have the last three Six Nations matches of 2017: Scotland-Italy (1.30pm), France-Wales

(3.45pm) and Ireland-England (6pm).

Last weekend, England, with seven tries, a Jonathan Joseph hat-trick and 26 points from Owen Farrell, crushed Scotland 61-21 in the Calcutta Cup to become the first country to claim back-to-back Six Nations titles. They also equalled New Zealand’s record of 18 straight Test match wins and it was their biggest-ever over Scotland.

Twenty-four hours earlier, Wales beat Ireland 22-9 and France defeated Italy 40-18.

Wasps, Exeter and Saracens stand 1-2-3 in the Aviva PL, while in the Super League, the top three are Wigan Warriors, Castleford Tigers and Hull.

HORSE RACING: The Cheltenham Festival is underway. This annual event epitomises and encompasses everything that is great about NH racing, whilst delivering an unbelievable occasion as the best horses, jockeys and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours.

On Tuesday, the big race was the Champion Hurdle (I fancied Petit Mouchoir); yesterday (Ladies Day) we had the Queen Mother Champion Chase and

Coral Cup; today (St Patrick’s Day) it’s the stayers and novices hurdle races, followed tomorrow by the Gold Cup. Champagne West, trained by Henry De Bromhead and ridden (hopefully) by David Mullins, is my selection.

CYCLING: Jess Varnish (26) has stated she was the victim of a “coverup… thrown under the bus” by GB Cycling.

Speaking for the first time since last April when she accused the governing body of sexism after being dropped from the programme, Varnish said she’s “relieved the truth is finally coming out.” Former technical director Shane Sutton was said to have used ‘sexist language’ towards Varnish, but was cleared of eight of nine allegations against him.

CRICKET: England ‘white-washed’ the West Indies 3-0 in the ODI series by winning the third game by 186 runs in Barbados. Alex Hales and Joe Root scored centuries as the Windies were simply blown away!

During his country’s 259-run win over Bangladesh, Sri Lankan Rangana Herath be-

came the most successful leftarm spinner in Test cricket by taking his 366th wicket, overtaking New Zealand's Daniel Vettori’s tally of 361. Only Pakistan’s Wasim Akram (414) is ahead of Herath of all left-arm bowlers.

TENNIS: Johanna Konta beat Heather Watson in the ‘Battle of the Brits’ in round two of the Indian Wells tennis tournament.

However, GB’s trio of Andy Murray, Kyle Edmund, Dan Evans all crashed out of the men’s singles early on, Murray against qualifier Vasek Pospisil.

Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will be unranked when she returns to action on April 26 in the Porsche Grand Prix in France after serving her suspension for testing positive for meldonium.

MOTORSPORT: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) was fastest in the final practice session before the F1 season starts later this month in Melbourne.

And sadly, John Surtees, one of the greatest participants in motor-sport and the only man to win both the F1 and MotoGP World titles, has died, aged 83.

RIP.

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Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) was the fastest in the final practice session before the F1 season starts later this month in Melbourne.

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Mazarron’s vital away win MAZARRON again had to come from behind to earn a vital 2-1 win away to UD Abanilla.

The game was played on a poor artificial surface which barely complied with minimu m wi d t h dimen s io n s an d Mazarron struggled to cope with the conditions throughout the game.

The h o m e t e a m t o ok th e lea d in th e ninth minute when a cross from the left found Rocamora unmarked at the far post and he easily beat Pablo in the Mazarron goal. Boudia and Javi Torrano went close for Mazarron who relied too much on the long ball in a disappointing first half performan c e . Ho we v e r, th e y co u ld h a v e equalised just before half time when Raul Torrano’s excellent pass found Jimmy whose shot, under pressure from an Abanilla defender, was well saved.

Mazarron made two changes at half time with Raul and Dani replacing Javi Torrano and Marcos and the move paid off after 50 minutes. A long throw by Raul Torrano was headed on by Raul and Miguel nipped in to head the ball home for the equaliser.

A Dani free kick was headed just wide

by Adrian before Pablo was forced to make a fine save on 57 minutes from a close range Abanilla header. Ten minutes

THE EQUALISER: Miguel headed the ball home. later Abanilla almost took the lead when a left wing cross was headed just over the bar by Ramirez.

Mazarron were having more of the game in the second half without really creating any clear cut chances but they took the lead after 80 minutes when Dani converted a left wing cross at the second

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Mazarron were reduced to 10 men a minute later when Boudia was sent off for a second yellow card and Mazarron had to withstand some intense pressure for the remainder of the game with Pablo making a number of good saves. Juan Andreo was Man of the Match.

Carp-R-Us THE third match of the Spring Series was the club’s first visit of the year to Blanca.

It is possibly one of the most beautiful venues fished by the club, even although the fishing can be hard as it proved to be for most members. The weather was exceptional for early March but once the breeze dropped the carp and barbel went off the feed.

First was Roy Buttress with 2.90kg caught on feeder and corn, second was Peter Kerr with 2.62kg using the same method, equal third were Derek King and Doug Hornblow with 2.52kg, Derek using pellet and a method feeder, Doug pellet and straight lead.

Following the AGM held on March 5 the club is pleased to announce that its annual subscription has dropped to €30. The club is also holding a mini golf day on April 21, more details about this are available on the website.

Further information about the club can be found at www.carprus.weebly.com or on the Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

The club is currently looking for new members and anyone interested can make contact through the Facebook page, the website or by calling the club secretary, Steve Fell, on 634 379 081.